Secure the services of; (of gears) interlock (6)

I believe the answer is:

engage

(Other definitions for engage that I've seen before include "having to start a battle" , "Mesh" , "Employ or get involved in battle" , "Take someone on as a worker" , "Employ or captivate" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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