Etymology:
Meaning:
Engage means:
Origin:
The term "engage" originally referred to the act of pledging oneself to a task or duty. It was used in legal and military contexts to denote the binding of a promise or contract. Over time, the meaning expanded to include any form of involvement or interaction.
In the 16th century, "engage" began to be used in the sense of occupying oneself with an activity, as in "engaging in a conversation." By the 17th century, it had also come to mean involving someone in an activity, as in "engaging an assistant."
The term's military origins are still evident in its use today, particularly in phrases such as "engagement" (a battle) and "engaged" (in combat).
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