Engage
/ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/
Definitions
- (v.) To enter into a contract or agreement to perform a service or employment.
The company engaged a new consultant for the project.
- (v.) To participate or become involved in a legal action or proceeding.
The parties engaged in arbitration to resolve their dispute.
- (v.) To pledge or bind oneself legally to a specific obligation or duty.
She engaged herself to complete the contract by the agreed deadline.
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- engages
- engaged
- engaging
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Commentary
Frequently used in contract language to indicate the formation of obligations or the initiation of services.
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