Open English Wordnet
Verbs
(v)prosecute, engage, pursuecarry out or participate in an activity; be involved in“She pursued many activities”,
“They engaged in a discussion” (v)hire, engage, employengage or hire for work“They hired two new secretaries in the department”,
“How many people has she employed?” (v)engageask to represent; of legal counsel“I'm retaining a lawyer” (v)engageget caught“make sure the gear is engaged” (v)engage, wagecarry on (wars, battles, or campaigns)“Napoleon and Hitler waged war against all of Europe” (v)engage, enlisthire for work or assistance“engage aid, help, services, or support” (v)lease, rent, hire, charter, engage, takeengage for service under a term of contract“We took an apartment on a quiet street”,
“Let's rent a car”,
“Shall we take a guide in Rome?”