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get caught; "make sure the gear is engaged" ask to represent; of legal counsel; "I''m retaining a lawyer" as of wars, battles, or campaigns; "Napoleon and Hitler waged war against all of Europe" as of aid, help, services, or support keep engaged; "engaged the gears" carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in; "She pursued many activities"; "They engaged in a discussion" give to in marriage engage or hire for work; "They hired two new secretaries in the department"; "How many people has she employed?" engage or engross wholly; "Her interest in butterflies absorbs her completely" 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?" |
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