Phrasal Verbs

engage in

This page is about the phrasal verb 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.

Nouns often used as objects with engage in: dispute, debate, conflict, war, warfare, battle, competition, struggle,

Quick Quiz

The U.S. always seems to be engaged in

a. conflicts with other countries

b. celebrations with other countries

c. peace with other countries
a) conflicts with other countries b) celebrations with other countries c) peace with other countries

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