engage (one) as (something)
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To hire someone for a particular role or job. I thought they were just going to engage me as a file clerk, but because they needed help with data entry, I wound up doing that instead. I'm sorry, this guy has no experience and they engaged him as a benefit coordinator? If he does good work, I'd be happy to engage him as my landscaper.
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engage someone as something
to hire someone to serve as something. Yes, I engaged her as a secretary just last month. Will you engage me as a general troubleshooter?
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