Definitions

1. noun

the state of being fully involved or committed to something

“The couple’s engagement was announced in the newspaper.”

2. noun

the act of capturing or taking hold of something

“The engagement of the fishing net was impressive.”

3. noun

a formal agreement to get married

“The couple decided to end their engagement after a year.”

4. verb

to capture or take hold of something

“The fisherman tried to engage the net around the school of fish.”

5. verb

to get or keep someone’s attention

“The teacher tried to engage the students with a fun lesson.”

6. verb

to get married or formally promise to marry

“The couple decided to engage in June.”