engaging

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈɡeɪd͡ʒɪŋ/

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
  2. verb consume all of one's attention or time
  3. verb engage or hire for work

Synonyms

prosecute, engage, pursue

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
act
Narrower (hyponyms)
politick, close, commit

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