engage

carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in; "She pursued many activities"; "They engaged in a discussion"

consume all of one's attention or time; "Her interest in butterflies absorbs her completely"

engage or hire for work; "They hired two new secretaries in the department"; "How many people has she employed?"

ask to represent; of legal counsel; "I'm retaining a lawyer"

give to in marriage

get caught; "make sure the gear is engaged"

carry on (wars, battles, or campaigns); "Napoleon and Hitler waged war against all of Europe"

hire for work or assistance; "engage aid, help, services, or support"

engage for service under a term of contract; "We took an apartment on a quiet street"; "Let's rent a car"; "Shall we take a guide in Rome?"

keep engaged; "engaged the gears"