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[in'ɡei‹]1) (to begin to employ (a workman etc): He engaged him as his assistant.) samdyti, įdarbinti2) (to book; to reserve: He has engaged an entertainer for the children's party.) užsakyti3) (to take hold of or hold fast; to occupy: to engage someone's attention.) patraukti4) (to join battle with: The two armies were fiercely engaged.) susiremti5) (to (cause part of a machine etc to) fit into and lock with another part: The driver engaged second gear.) įjungti, sukabinti•- engaged- engagement
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