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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Polling has tremendous value for the campaigns themselves, of course, which engage in private polling.
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James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
Topline Voters are entitled to certain rights on Election Day as some states offer same-day registration and require employers to provide time off of work to vote, while other behaviors, like wearing political merchandise and engaging in voter intimidation, are prohibited by law.
—Conor Murray, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Recent reports alleging that Musk engages in regular conversations with Russian President Vladimir Putin led NASA’s chief to call for an investigation.
—Marina Koren, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
They weren't authorized to engage in any give and take.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
Topline Voters are entitled to certain rights on Election Day as some states offer same-day registration and require employers to provide time off of work to vote, while other behaviors, like wearing political merchandise and engaging in voter intimidation, are prohibited by law.
—Conor Murray, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Recent reports alleging that Musk engages in regular conversations with Russian President Vladimir Putin led NASA’s chief to call for an investigation.
—Marina Koren, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
They weren't authorized to engage in any give and take.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Engage in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/engage%20in. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.
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