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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And while these changes are typically normal, outside forces like diet culture can make young people second-guess themselves, as well as engage in unsafe behaviors and habits.
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Ella Cerón, Parents, 1 Jan. 2025
Tsarukyan then got back to his feet, and the two engaged in a battle against the fence for the remainder of the round.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Adults should engage in at least 150 minutes of aerobic activity per week, plus two days of muscle-strengthening activity, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 31 Dec. 2024
The 12th Special Operations Brigade Azov, a Ukrainian unit, rained down cluster munitions, chased the Russians with drones and engaged in close-quarter combat, the video shows.
—Marc Santora, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
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Ella Cerón, Parents, 1 Jan. 2025
Tsarukyan then got back to his feet, and the two engaged in a battle against the fence for the remainder of the round.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Adults should engage in at least 150 minutes of aerobic activity per week, plus two days of muscle-strengthening activity, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 31 Dec. 2024
The 12th Special Operations Brigade Azov, a Ukrainian unit, rained down cluster munitions, chased the Russians with drones and engaged in close-quarter combat, the video shows.
—Marc Santora, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Engage in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/engage%20in. Accessed 10 Jan. 2025.
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