Captivate, like an audience (6)

I believe the answer is:

engage

(Other definitions for engage that I've seen before include "Employ or get involved in battle" , "Thief (rhyming slang)" , "Occupy (interest)" , "having to start a battle" , "Employ as a worker" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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