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be engaged by

[bi ɪnˈɡeɪdʒd baɪ]
verb phrase
ser contratado por; ser envolvido por; ser cativado por
1. to be hired or employed by someone or an organization
She was engaged by the law firm to handle the case.
Ela foi contratada pelo escritório de advocacia para lidar com o caso.
2. to be captivated or interested by something
The audience was deeply engaged by the compelling narrative.
O público foi profundamente cativado pela narrativa envolvente.
3. to be involved or occupied with an activity or person
The troops were engaged by enemy forces.
As tropas foram envolvidas pelas forças inimigas.
Synonyms
be hired bybe employed bybe captivated bybe absorbed bybe involved with
Antonyms
disengage fromignoredisregard

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ser contratado por; ser envolvido por
Standard usage in business and formal contexts
São Paulo
ser contratado por; ser cativado por
Common in corporate and professional environments
Portugal
ser contratado por; ser envolvido por
Formal register, similar to Brazilian usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

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be brought into play
capture someone's attention
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