Commitments: meaning, definitions and examples

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commitments

 

[ kəˈmɪtmənts ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

personal life

Commitments refer to the obligations or promises that one has agreed to fulfill. These can include responsibilities in relationships, work, or other aspects of life.

Synonyms

obligations, promises, responsibilities

Examples of usage

  • I have commitments to my family that I cannot neglect.
  • She takes her work commitments very seriously.
Context #2 | Noun

business

In a business context, commitments can also refer to agreements or contracts that have been made with clients, suppliers, or other parties.

Synonyms

agreements, contracts, obligations

Examples of usage

  • Our company has financial commitments to fulfill by the end of the quarter.
  • The contract includes specific commitments regarding delivery timelines.
Context #3 | Noun

financial

Financial commitments are the ongoing expenses or payments that an individual or organization is required to make, such as loan repayments or rent.

Synonyms

expenses, obligations, payments

Examples of usage

  • She was unable to take on more debt due to existing financial commitments.
  • The company's financial commitments were carefully assessed before making the investment.

Translations

Translations of the word "commitments" in other languages:

🇵🇹 compromissos

🇮🇳 प्रतिबद्धताएँ

🇩🇪 Verpflichtungen

🇮🇩 komitmen

🇺🇦 зобов'язання

🇵🇱 zobowiązania

🇯🇵 約束 (やくそく)

🇫🇷 engagements

🇪🇸 compromisos

🇹🇷 taahhütler

🇰🇷 약속 (약속)

🇸🇦 التزامات

🇨🇿 závazky

🇸🇰 záväzky

🇨🇳 承诺 (chéngnuò)

🇸🇮 zaveze

🇮🇸 skuldbindingar

🇰🇿 міндеттемелер

🇬🇪 ვალდებულებები

🇦🇿 öhdəliklər

🇲🇽 compromisos

Etymology

The word 'commitment' originated from the Latin word 'committere', which means to entrust or consign. Over time, it evolved to represent the act of dedicating oneself to a particular course of action or belief. The concept of commitments has been prevalent in various aspects of human life, from personal relationships to business transactions, highlighting the importance of honoring promises and obligations.

See also: commit, commitment, committed, committee, uncommitted.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,856 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.