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Engage

Eh-NGAYJ

/ɛˈnɡeɪdʒ/

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Syllable breakdown

engage

Dictionary meaning

Consume all of one's attention or time.

Examples

  • Make sure the gear is engaged.
  • Engaged the gears.

Synonyms: absorb, engross, occupy

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