engage in
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To start performing (an activity).
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
We are engaged in a great work, a treatise on our river fortifications, perhaps? But since when did army officers afford the luxury of amanuenses in this simple republic?
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “engage in” mean?
To start performing (an activity).
Is “engage in” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.