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engage on vs engage to

Both "engage on" and "engage to" are not commonly used phrases in English. It doesn't make sense to compare them directly as they are not standard expressions. It would be better to use alternative phrases for expressing engagement in different contexts.

Last updated: March 27, 2024 • 807 views

engage on

This phrase is not commonly used in English.

It is better to use alternative phrases like "focus on" or "work on" instead of "engage on."
  • Member States remain competent to decide whether to engage on a voluntary basis in additional benchlearning exercises in other areas.
  • But it's also about collective engagement and about the unprecedented laboratory for observing what makes people tick and work and play and engage on a grand scale in games.
  • Do not engage on your left beyond eleven o'clock.
  • All ground units are ready to engage on your command.
  • I'm too tired to engage on this level, sweetheart.
  • Do not engage on your left beyond eleven o'clock.
  • Those are other issues that we need to engage on.
  • Tell him I won't engage on Galloway, so there's no point in asking.
  • Mr. Hastings, if we don't engage on these surface streets, we lose our tactical advantage.
  • It follows from this approach that it is necessary for the international community to be willing to engage on the ground.
  • They will continue to engage on the next mission in April and on subsequent occasions.
  • It is also recognised that there has been no lack of willingness of ACM and Air Madagascar to engage on an ongoing basis with the Commission.
  • We therefore engage on Iran, the Middle East, Afghanistan, the Balkans and elsewhere, as well as in multilateral fora.
  • The Commission will continue to follow up very closely the implementation of this agreement, the next step being to engage on an individual basis with each company where more efforts are needed to fully implement the agreement.
  • Recommends that Member States ensure that associations, organisations and other legal entities may engage on behalf of one or more complainants in any judicial proceedings for the enforcement of the Directives;
  • It is therefore necessary for the EU and others to entice, cajole, push and pressure the parties and to be prepared, where and when necessary, to engage on the ground as well.
  • It is also recognised that the CAC has proved to be willing to engage on an ongoing basis with the Commission and that the CAC is transparent in its recognition that it is to continue its efforts to further develop its surveillance obligations and the resolution of safety concerns.
  • up to two negotiating conferences that will allow the international community to engage on the draft Code of Conduct, as developed in the process of OEC, with a view to finalising the text;
  • Underlines the fact that the existing expenditure ceiling for heading 4 of the financial perspective (external action), as it stands, places a serious constraint on the Union's ability to engage on a large-scale and long-term basis in Iraq without jeopardising other existing commitments elsewhere;
  • I'm not going to engage on that.

Alternatives:

  • focus on
  • work on

engage to

This phrase is not commonly used in English.

It is more appropriate to use phrases like "commit to" or "dedicate to" instead of "engage to."
  • The Union must actively engage to become a genuine peace player .
  • On Goldstone, we are trying to engage to find a consensual resolution.
  • You engage to be back here in London, in the Reform Club... on Saturday, September 21 at 8:45 p.m.
  • Act No 31/1999 limits the scope of activities in which an ITC can engage to the following:
  • The members of Euro Chlor should engage to respect a high standard of technical requirements with respect to the containment of mercury, the preparation and filling operations as well as the loading and unloading of containers.
  • Your rapporteur supports the Commission's recommendation and stresses that Member States should engage to implement all the measures proposed, not 'cherry pick' from them.
  • In addition, national parliaments should be urged to engage to a greater extent in the use of EU funds in their countries and also to encourage national audit institutions to carry out audits in this area.
  • Restorative seafood allows for an evolving and dynamic system and acknowledges our relationship with the ocean as a resource, suggesting that we engage to replenish the ocean and to encourage its resiliency.
  • After 90 seconds, the plasma-venting system engages to prevent degradation of the force field.
  • My department authorised me to engage you to do some work in Brazil.
  • It therefore supports the Dutch OSCE chairman in office's attempts to engage Russia to make progress on this matter.
  • Thirdly, the Commission gave its word that anti-terrorism measures will be based on full respect for human rights and humanitarian law and that the Commission engages to ensure compliance with these principles through careful monitoring.
  • It is very important to engage correct dynamics to provide the entire implementation context.
  • It is time to engage and to help entrepreneurs in developing countries rather than to over-politicise the issue.
  • Perimeter units, prepare to engage.
  • You are not cleared to engage without hostile intent.
  • Flagship Endeavour, stand by to engage.
  • They should, rather, engage proactively to lead their country towards a better future.
  • I have had to engage in hand-to-hand combat on many occasions.
  • Partners have to engage in Yemen to be able to address the problems which are of greatest significance for that.

Alternatives:

  • commit to
  • dedicate to

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