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To occupy oneself, start to fight (6)

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engage

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'to occupy' is the definition.
(synonyms)

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(Other definitions for engage that I've seen before include "attack" , "Become bound; attract" , "Employ or pledge" , "Employ, hire" , "start fighting" .)

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