engagieren
Translation
to engage, to hire, to get involved
Examples
Die Firma engagiert neue Mitarbeiter.
The company is hiring new employees.
Er engagiert sich für den Umweltschutz.
He is involved in environmental protection.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) ((for sth.)) to hire (sb.) (for sth.) The company engaged a consultant for the project.
sich ((für+4)) to get involved in (sth.) She engages herself in local politics.
Similar Words
Synonyms: einstellen, anstellen (to hire); sich einsetzen (to get involved)
Etymology
Derived from the French word 'engager', meaning 'to pledge, to hire'.
Memory Tips
It's a direct cognate of the English word 'engage'. The reflexive form 'sich engagieren' is very common for 'to get involved'.