studiO914

1. to occupy the attention or efforts of (a person or persons): He engaged her in conversation.


2. to secure for aid, employment, use, etc.; hire: to engage a worker; to engage a room.


3. to attract and hold fast: The novel engaged her attention and interest.


4. to attract or please: His good nature engages everyone.


5. to bind, as by pledge, promise, contract, or oath; make liable: He engaged himself to repay his debt within a month.


6. to attach or secure.


7. to occupy oneself; become involved: to engage in business or politics.


8. to take employment: She engaged in her mother's business.


9. to pledge one's word; assume an obligation: I was unwilling to engage on such terms.
   

Posted by scottawade on Monday, January 14, 2008 at 9:36 AM | Permalink