Engage
/ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/noun
To participate or become involved in something.
Did you know?The concept of 'engaging' carries a history of binding oneself to obligations, which can feel like a magical contract of sorts.
Etymological Timeline
Old French
Old French
engager
“To pledge or bind oneself.”
Late Middle English
English
engagen
“To bind or pledge to a person or task.”
14th Century
English
engage
“To bind oneself by a promise or commitment.”
Modern English
English
engage
“To occupy or attract someone's interest or attention.”