Paideia High School/Gettysburg Address/engage

engage: 1.(transitive) To engross or hold the attention of (someone); to keep busy or occupied. 2.(transitive) To draw into conversation. 3.(transitive) To attract, to please; (archaic) to fascinate or win over (someone). 4.(transitive) To enter into conflict with (an enemy). 5.(intransitive) To enter into battle.