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engagement

 

[ ɪnˈɡeɪdʒmənt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

relationship

The act of engaging or the state of being engaged. Emotional involvement or commitment. A formal agreement to get married. A promise to do something or to meet someone.

Synonyms

betrothal, commitment, involvement, promise

Examples of usage

  • She was thrilled when he proposed, and she immediately accepted his engagement.
  • The company announced their engagement to work together on a new project.
  • I can't believe they broke off their engagement.
  • He made a solemn engagement to return the money within a week.
  • We are excited to announce our engagement to be married next spring.
Context #2 | Noun

business

The action of engaging or the state of being engaged in business or other activities. The process of attracting and holding someone's attention or interest.

Synonyms

interaction, interest, involvement, participation

Examples of usage

  • The company's engagement in the local community led to increased brand loyalty.
  • The engagement of the audience was evident from their enthusiastic response.
  • The social media campaign had high engagement with users.
Context #3 | Noun

military

The action of engaging in combat or conflict. The period of time during which a military operation is in progress.

Synonyms

battle, combat, conflict, encounter

Examples of usage

  • The soldiers were prepared for engagement with the enemy.
  • The engagement lasted for several hours before a ceasefire was called.

Translations

Translations of the word "engagement" in other languages:

🇵🇹 compromisso

🇮🇳 सगाई

🇩🇪 Verlobung

🇮🇩 pertunangan

🇺🇦 заручини

🇵🇱 zaręczyny

🇯🇵 婚約 (こんやく)

🇫🇷 engagement

🇪🇸 compromiso

🇹🇷 nişanlanma

🇰🇷 약혼 (yakhon)

🇸🇦 خطوبة

🇨🇿 zasnoubení

🇸🇰 zasnúbenie

🇨🇳 订婚 (dìnghūn)

🇸🇮 zaročitev

🇮🇸 trúlofun

🇰🇿 құда түсу

🇬🇪 დანიშვნა

🇦🇿 nişanlanma

🇲🇽 compromiso

Etymology

The word 'engagement' originated from the Old French word 'engagement' which meant a pledge or promise. It later evolved to include the meanings of involvement, commitment, and agreement. The term has been widely used in various contexts such as relationships, business, and military operations, reflecting the diverse nature of human interactions and activities.

See also: disengage, disengageable, disengaged, disengagement, engage, engaged, engager, engaging, engagingly.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,058, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.