verb (used with object), en·gaged, en·gag·ing. to occupy the attention or efforts of (a person or persons): He engaged her in conversation. to secure for aid, employment, use, etc.; hire: to engage a worker; to engage a room.

Is it correct to say engage with?

If you engage someone in conversation, you have a conversation with them. They tried to engage him in conversation. If you engage with something or with a group of people, you get involved with that thing or group and feel that you are connected with it or have real contact with it.

How do you use the word engage?

Examples of engage in a Sentence

Verb He was engaged as a tutor. He sure can engage an audience. The story engaged my interest. The troops prepared to engage the enemy.