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单词 pre-engage
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Definition of pre-engage in English:

pre-engage

verb ˌpriːɛnˈɡeɪdʒˌpriːɪnˈɡeɪdʒˌpriːɪŋˈɡeɪdʒ
  • 1To put under an obligation or commitment beforehand; to bind in advance by a pledge or promise. In later use especially: to secure the services of.

  • 2In pass. To be previously or already engaged to be married. Also refl. in same sense.

  • 3To secure for oneself or take possession of beforehand; to reserve in advance.

  • 4with object (In pass.). To be informally committed to getting engaged to be married.

Origin

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in James Shirley (bap. 1596, d. 1666), playwright and poet. From pre- + engage.

Definition of pre-engage in US English:

pre-engage

verb
  • 1To put under an obligation or commitment beforehand; to bind in advance by a pledge or promise. In later use especially: to secure the services of.

  • 2In pass. To be previously or already engaged to be married. Also refl. in same sense.

  • 3To secure for oneself or take possession of beforehand; to reserve in advance.

  • 4with object (In pass.). To be informally committed to getting engaged to be married.

Origin

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in James Shirley (bap. 1596, d. 1666), playwright and poet. From pre- + engage.

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