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An appointment, especially to speak or perform.
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The lecturer has three speaking engagements this week.
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Connection or attachment.
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Check the gears for full engagement before turning the handle.
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(by extension, about human emotional state) The feeling of being compelled, drawn in, connected to what is happening, interested in what will happen next.
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The period of time when marriage is planned or promised.
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We are enjoying a long engagement, but haven't yet set a date.
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In any situation of conflict, an actual instance of active hostilities.
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The engagement resulted in many casualties.
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The point at which the fencers are close enough to join blades, or to make an effective attack during an encounter.
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After engagement it quickly became clear which of the fencers was going to prevail.