engage in
phrasal verb
engaged in; engaging in; engages in
1
: to do (something)
At college she engaged in various sports.
We don't engage in that sort of behavior.
2
: to cause (someone) to take part in (something)
She engaged him in conversation.
Examples of engage in in a Sentence
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For some, that means seeking professional guidance from a therapist, engaging in self-care activities such as catching up on medical appoints, eating nutritious meals or finding ways to get more restful sleep.
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Lauren J. Mapp, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 May 2024
The couple then got engaged in February 2022 in Big Sur, California.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 21 May 2024
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Lauren J. Mapp, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 May 2024
The couple then got engaged in February 2022 in Big Sur, California.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 21 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for engage in
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“Engage in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/engage%20in. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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