engage in German
engage in German is angreifen, anlegen, anstellen — engage means to hold someone's attention or interest.
engage in German
angreifen
anlegen
anstellen
beschäftigen
(transitive) To engross or hold the attention of; to keep busy or occupied.
einrasten
ineinander greifen
verpflichten
(intransitive) To guarantee or promise (to do something).
What does "engage" mean?
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verb To hold someone's attention or interest.
"The speaker engaged the audience with vivid stories."
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verb To enter into conflict or battle with an opponent.
"The two armies engaged in the valley after a long march."
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verb To arrange to employ or hire someone, or to book a service.
"The firm engaged a consultant to review its finances."
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verb To interlock or mesh, as with gears or machine parts.
"Release the clutch slowly so the gears engage smoothly."
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engage in a sentence
- The speaker engaged the audience with vivid stories.
- She tried to engage her daughter in conversation about school.
- The two armies engaged in the valley after a long march.
- Troops were ordered not to engage the enemy until reinforcements arrived.
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What is "engage" in German?
"engage" in German is angreifen, anlegen, anstellen. engage means: To hold someone's attention or interest.
How do you use "engage" in a sentence?
Example: "The speaker engaged the audience with vivid stories." In German, "engage" is angreifen, anlegen, anstellen.
Are there other ways to say "engage" in German?
Yes — German has 7 translations listed for "engage": angreifen, anlegen, anstellen, beschäftigen, einrasten, ineinander greifen.
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