əbˈzɔːb æbˈsɔɹb əˈfaɪəns bəˈtɹoʊð ˈt͡ʃɑːtə ˈt͡ʃɑɹtɚ ɪmˈplɔɪ ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ ɪnˈɡɹəʊs ɪnˈɡɹəʊs ɪnˈlɪst mɛʃ ˈɒkjʊpaɪ ˈɑkjəpaɪ

ˈɒpəɹeɪt ˈɑpəɹeɪt ˈpɹɒsɪkjuːt pəˈsjuː pɚˈsu teɪk get caught make sure the gear is engaged consume all of one's attention or time Her interest in butterflies absorbs her completely give to in marriage keep engaged engaged the gears engage 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? hire for work or assistance engage aid, help, services, or support carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in She pursued many activities They engaged in a discussion carry on (wars, battles, or campaigns) Napoleon and Hitler waged war against all of Europe ask to represent; of legal counsel I'm retaining a lawyer engage or hire for work They hired two new secretaries in the department How many people has she employed?