1.to occupy the attention or efforts of (a person or persons): He engaged her in conversation.
2.to secure for aid, employment, use, etc.; hire: to engage a worker; to engage a room.
3.to attract and hold fast: The novel engaged her attention and interest.
4.to attract or please: His good nature engages everyone.
5.to bind, as by pledge, promise, contract, or oath; make liable: He engaged himself to repay his debtwithin a month.