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Engage in a conversation with a father at the end of a line perhaps? (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

approach

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'engage' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for approach that I've seen before include "Come near - means of access" , "Move towards" , "attitude" , "golf shot" , "Resemble" .)

I've seen this clue in the Irish Times.
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