ENGAGEMENT

A hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

Example: "Grant won a decisive victory in the battle of chattanooga"

A meeting arranged in advance

Example: "She asked how to avoid kissing at the end of a date"

A mutual promise to marry

The act of giving someone a job

Employment for performers or performing groups that lasts for a limited period of time

Example: "The play had bookings throughout the summer"

Contact by fitting together

Example: "The engagement of the clutch"

The act of sharing in the activities of a group

Example: "The teacher tried to increase his students' engagement in class activities"