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engage in sth

phr. v..
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford

phr. v.. to take part in an activity or to be involved in something.

phr. v.. to participate in or carry out a specific activity; often implies a level of commitment, focus, or formal involvement.


SIMPLE

They often engage in sports after school.

CONTEXTUAL

The two countries decided to engage in peace talks to end the long conflict.

COMPLEX

Scholars must engage in rigorous peer review to ensure the integrity of their published research within the academic community.

Particles
in
Separability
inseparable
Pattern
engage + in + object
Usage

usually followed by a noun representing an activity, a process, or a conversation.

Teaching tip

contrast with 'take part in' (more common for events) and 'do' (more general); 'engage in' sounds more formal and suggests a deeper level of participation.

Pitfall

He engaged into the conversation.He engaged in the conversation.the verb 'engage' requires the preposition 'in' when it means to participate.

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