Definition of engage

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Engage (v. t.) To enter into contest with; to encounter; to bring to conflict.

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Sutor :: Sutling (a.) Belonging to sutlers; engaged in the occupation of a sutler.
Acceptance :: Acceptance (n.) An assent and engagement by the person on whom a bill of exchange is drawn, to pay it when due according to the terms of the acceptance..
Engagement :: Engagement (n.) The state of being in gear; as, one part of a clutch is brought into engagement with the other part..
Debate :: Debate (v. t.) To engage in combat for; to strive for.
Debate :: Debate (v. i.) To engage in strife or combat; to fight.
Del Credere :: Del credere () An agreement by which an agent or factor, in consideration of an additional premium or commission (called a del credere commission), engages, when he sells goods on credit, to insure, warrant, or guarantee to his principal the solvency of the purchaser, the engagement of the factor being to pay the debt himself if it is not punctually discharged by the buyer when it becomes due..
Interest :: Interest (n.) To be concerned with or engaged in; to affect; to concern; to excite; -- often used impersonally.
Entertain :: Entertain (v. t.) To engage the attention of agreeably; to amuse with that which makes the time pass pleasantly; to divert; as, to entertain friends with conversation, etc..
Outspan :: Outspan (v. t. & i.) To unyoke or disengage, as oxen from a wagon..
Scholar :: Scholar (n.) One engaged in the pursuits of learning; a learned person; one versed in any branch, or in many branches, of knowledge; a person of high literary or scientific attainments; a savant..
Felo-de-se :: Felo-de-se (n.) One who deliberately puts an end to his own existence, or loses his life while engaged in the commission of an unlawful or malicious act; a suicide..
Reengagement :: Reengagement (n.) A renewed or repeated engagement.
Pollicitation :: Pollicitation (n.) A voluntary engagement, or a paper containing it; a promise..
Confederate :: Confederate (a.) United in a league; allied by treaty; engaged in a confederacy; banded together; allied.
Counsel :: Counsel (n.) One who gives advice, especially in legal matters; one professionally engaged in the trial or management of a cause in court; also, collectively, the legal advocates united in the management of a case; as, the defendant has able counsel..
Litigiousness :: Litigiousness (n.) The state of being litigious; disposition to engage in or carry on lawsuits.
Profession :: Profession (v.) The collective body of persons engaged in a calling; as, the profession distrust him..
Short :: Short (superl.) Engaging or engaged to deliver what is not possessed; as, short contracts; to be short of stock. See The shorts, under Short, n., and To sell short, under Short, adv..
Faithful :: Faithful (a.) Firm in adherence to promises, oaths, contracts, treaties, or other engagements..
Detach :: Detach (v. t.) To part; to separate or disunite; to disengage; -- the opposite of attach; as, to detach the coats of a bulbous root from each other; to detach a man from a leader or from a party..
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