To take part in. As in combat or discussion.

Inflected Form(s):

Engaged (past tense, adjective)

Comments:

Although this term is often used within the same context of the layman's definition, it does have some martial specific connotations.

Within a combative context, this term is most often used to describe the act of drawing in to hold or detain an opponent.

Opposite(s):

Disengage

Related Definition(s):

Combat

Related Term(s):

Combat Effectiveness