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engage in German

engage in German is angreifen, anlegen, anstellen — engage means to hold someone's attention or interest.

engage in German

angreifen
verb
anlegen
verb
anstellen
verb
beschäftigen
verb
(transitive) To engross or hold the attention of; to keep busy or occupied.
einrasten
verb
ineinander greifen
verb
verpflichten
verb
(intransitive) To guarantee or promise (to do something).

What does "engage" mean?

  1. verb To hold someone's attention or interest.
    "The speaker engaged the audience with vivid stories."
  2. verb To enter into conflict or battle with an opponent.
    "The two fleets engaged at dawn."
  3. verb To arrange to employ or hire someone, or to book a service.
    "The firm engaged a consultant to review its finances."
  4. verb To interlock or mesh, as with gears or machine parts.
    "Release the clutch slowly so the gears engage smoothly."

engage in a sentence

  • The speaker engaged the audience with vivid stories.
  • She tried to engage her daughter in conversation about school.
  • The two fleets engaged at dawn.
  • The firm engaged a consultant to review its finances.

Similar words in German

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

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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