Third person singular of engage; to participate in or become involved with something actively. Can also mean to hire someone or to interlock mechanically.
From Old French 'engager' meaning 'to pledge, commit,' from 'en-' (in) plus 'gage' (pledge). The mechanical sense (gears engaging) developed in the 18th century from the idea of parts 'pledging' or committing to work together.
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