Waging: meaning, definitions and examples
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waging
[ ˈweɪdʒɪŋ ]
engaging in conflict
Waging refers to the act of carrying on or conducting a particular activity, especially one related to conflict or warfare. It is often used in the context of waging war, where it means to engage in military operations against an enemy. Additionally, waging can also refer to pursuing a relentless campaign in various contexts, such as waging a battle against disease or ignorance.
Synonyms
carrying on, conducting, engaging, perpetuating.
Examples of usage
- The country is waging war against its neighbor.
- He is waging a campaign for environmental protection.
- They are waging efforts to eradicate poverty.
Translations
Translations of the word "waging" in other languages:
🇵🇹 guerra
- aposta
- desembolso
🇮🇳 युद्ध
- दांव
- खर्च
🇩🇪 Kriegführung
- Wette
- Ausgabe
🇮🇩 perang
- taruhan
- pengeluaran
🇺🇦 війна
- ставка
- витрати
🇵🇱 wojna
- zakład
- wydatki
🇯🇵 戦争
- 賭け
- 支出
🇫🇷 guerre
- pari
- dépense
🇪🇸 guerra
- apuesta
- gasto
🇹🇷 savaş
- bahis
- harcama
🇰🇷 전쟁
- 내기
- 지출
🇸🇦 حرب
- مراهنة
- نفقات
🇨🇿 válka
- sázka
- výdaje
🇸🇰 vojna
- stávka
- výdavky
🇨🇳 战争
- 投注
- 支出
🇸🇮 vojna
- stav
- izdatki
🇮🇸 stríð
- veðja
- útgjöld
🇰🇿 соғыс
- бәс
- шығын
🇬🇪 ომი
- ბაზარი
- ხარჯები
🇦🇿 müharibə
- bahis
- xərclər
🇲🇽 guerra
- apuesta
- gasto
Etymology
The term 'wage' originates from the Old North French word 'wagier', which means 'to pledge' or 'to commit'. This word eventually made its way into Middle English as 'wage', taking on various meanings over time. In English, it evolved to signify engaging in or carrying out a task, particularly within the context of conflict or organized efforts. The concept of 'waging war' solidified in usage during the medieval period as nations began to formalize their military engagements. Over time, waging has expanded beyond just military applications to include any form of active struggle or campaign against an adversary, whether in politics, social issues, or other domains.