English · Phrasal verb Attested

engage in

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To start performing (an activity).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

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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.

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