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engage in Swedish

engage in Swedish is engagera, förlova, spänna — engage means to hold someone's attention or interest.

engage in Swedish

engagera
verb
(transitive) To engross or hold the attention of; to keep busy or occupied.
förlova
verb
(transitive) To bind through legal or moral obligation (to do something, especially to marry) (usually in passive).
spänna
verb
(obsolete, transitive) To pledge, pawn (one's property); to put (something) at risk or on the line; to mortgage (houses, land).

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 armies engaged in the valley after a long march."
  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."
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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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Frequently asked questions

What is "engage" in Swedish?
"engage" in Swedish is engagera, förlova, spänna. 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 Swedish, "engage" is engagera, förlova, spänna.
Are there other ways to say "engage" in Swedish?
Yes — Swedish has 3 translations listed for "engage": engagera, förlova, spänna.
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