engages

verb

(transitive) To engross or hold the attention of; to keep busy or occupied.

To interact socially.

(ambitransitive) To draw into conversation.

(transitive) To enter into conflict with (an enemy).

(intransitive) To enter into battle.

(transitive) To arrange to employ or use (a worker, a space, etc.).

To interact contractually.

(intransitive) To guarantee or promise (to do something).

(transitive) To bind through legal or moral obligation (to do something, especially to marry) (usually in passive).

To interact antagonistically.

To interact mechanically.

To mesh or interlock (of machinery, especially a clutch).

(engineering, transitive) To come into gear with.

To attract, to please; (archaic) to fascinate or win over (someone).

(obsolete, transitive) To pledge, pawn (one's property); to put (something) at risk or on the line; to mortgage (houses, land).

(transitive, obsolete) To entangle.

Roots

wadigage- · Frankish · pledge

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Where does engages come from?

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