engage in Portuguese
engage in Portuguese is contratar, comprometer-se, engajar — engage means to hold someone's attention or interest.
engage in Portuguese
contratar
comprometer-se
(intransitive) To guarantee or promise (to do something).
engajar
(transitive) To bind through legal or moral obligation (to do something, especially to marry) (usually in passive).
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 fleets engaged at dawn."
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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 fleets engaged at dawn.
- The firm engaged a consultant to review its finances.
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What is "engage" in Portuguese?
"engage" in Portuguese is contratar, comprometer-se, engajar. 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 Portuguese, "engage" is contratar, comprometer-se, engajar.
Are there other ways to say "engage" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 3 translations listed for "engage": contratar, comprometer-se, engajar.
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