engages

E1N1G2A1G2E1S1

A form of engage — To engross or hold the attention of; to keep busy or occupied.

Less commonScrabble 9

Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of engage

    This pedal engages the clutch, and until you do that you can't shift.

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APA

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MLA

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Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “engages,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/engages.

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