preengage Meaning, Definition & Usage

Pre`ën*gage" transitive verb (Also<

• Preengage
• Preëngage

)

Wordforms

imperfect & past participle Preëngaged ; present participle & verbal noun Preëngaging

Definitions

1. To engage by previous contract; to bind or attach previously; to preoccupy.

   But he was preëngaged by former ties. Dryden.