engage in Formal
Meaning: to become involved in something related to competition or conflict, such as a debate, a battle, or a dispute.
For example:
- be engaged in sth The timber company is engaged in a dispute with local people over the destruction of their forests.
- engage in sth We expect our students to engage in lively debates on the important issues of the day.
engage in: dispute, debate, conflict, war, warfare, battle, competition, struggle,
Quick Quiz:
The U.S. always seems to be engaged in
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