"To engage an audience" means to capture and hold the attention and interest of a group of people effectively during a presentation, performance, or communication, ensuring that they are actively involved and responsive to the content being delivered.
Translations
captar una audiencia
een publiek betrekken
captar una audiència
captiver un public
ein Publikum ansprechen
Etymology
The phrase "to engage an audience" comes from the verb "engage," which originated from the Old French word "engager," meaning to pledge or bind. Over time, "engage" evolved to mean attracting or involving someone's attention or participation, especially in social or communicative contexts.