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.
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Millions of people cannot avoid engaging in financial transactions with the federal government and, therefore, cannot avoid having their sensitive personal and financial information maintained in government records.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
Adams is further alleged to have engaged in a coverup by concocting a false story and refusing to provide to authorities the password to his cell phone.
—Nick Akerman, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2025
Small gifts or privileges such as playing a game or spontaneously getting ice cream should be offered as soon as possible after children have engaged in such behavior to build their confidence, according to Silverman.
—Julianna Bragg, CNN, 5 Feb. 2025
People who are college-educated are more likely to pay higher taxes that contribute to social programs, are more likely to have stable relationships and are less likely to engage in crime.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Feb. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
Adams is further alleged to have engaged in a coverup by concocting a false story and refusing to provide to authorities the password to his cell phone.
—Nick Akerman, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2025
Small gifts or privileges such as playing a game or spontaneously getting ice cream should be offered as soon as possible after children have engaged in such behavior to build their confidence, according to Silverman.
—Julianna Bragg, CNN, 5 Feb. 2025
People who are college-educated are more likely to pay higher taxes that contribute to social programs, are more likely to have stable relationships and are less likely to engage in crime.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Feb. 2025
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“Engage in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/engage%20in. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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