engaging

UK
/ɪnˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ/
US
/ɪnˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ/

Translations

engagingadjective
more engaging
Comp.
most engaging
Super.
UK
/ɪnˈɡeɪ.dʒɪŋ/
US
/ɪnˈɡeɪ.dʒɪŋ/
The book was so engaging that I couldn't put it down.
Книга была настолько увлекательной, что я не мог её отложить.
The movie had an engaging plot that kept everyone on the edge of their seats.
Фильм имел захватывающий сюжет, который держал всех в напряжении.
Her engaging smile made everyone feel welcome.
Её привлекательная улыбка заставляла всех чувствовать себя желанными гостями.
engagingnoun
UK
/ɪnˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ/
US
/ɪnˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ/
Gerund form functioning as an uncountable noun referring to the act or process of engaging.
engageverb

engaging

Gerund

engaged
Past Simple
engaged
Past Participle
engaging
Gerund
UK
/ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/
US
/ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/
The teacher tried to engage the students in the discussion.
Учитель пытался вовлечь студентов в обсуждение.
She decided to engage in volunteer work during the summer.
Она решила заниматься волонтерской работой летом.
The company aims to engage more customers with their new marketing strategy.
Компания стремится привлечь больше клиентов с помощью своей новой маркетинговой стратегии.
He was hesitant to engage in a debate with his colleagues.
Он колебался, чтобы вступать в дебаты с коллегами.
engagegerund / present participle

engaging

Used attributively/predicatively with sense of charm or interest

Definitions

engagingadjective
Attracting or holding interest or attention; charming.
The speaker gave an engaging presentation that captivated the audience.
engagingnoun
The action or process of engaging; the state of being involved or occupied.
Effective teaching requires the constant engaging of students in the material.
engageverb
To participate or become involved in.
She decided to engage in volunteer work during her summer break.
To attract or hold the attention of.
The speaker managed to engage the audience with his captivating story.
To employ or hire someone.
The company plans to engage a new marketing director next month.
To enter into conflict or combat with.
The troops were ordered to engage the enemy at dawn.
To bind oneself by a solemn promise; especially, to pledge in marriage (archaic).
They engaged to marry in the spring.
Of a mechanism: to interlock or be brought into operation.
Depress the clutch pedal before engaging first gear.
engagegerund / present participle
Charming or attractive; able to win interest or affection.
Her engaging smile made everyone feel welcome.
Interesting or capable of holding attention.
The lecturer gave an engaging presentation on climate change.