commit

[ kuh-mit ]

/ kəˈmɪt /

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verb (used with object), com·mit·ted, com·mit·ting.

to do; perform; perpetrate: to commit murder; to commit an error.

to pledge (oneself) to a position on an issue or question; express (one's intention, feeling, etc.): Asked if he was a candidate, he refused to commit himself.

to bind or obligate, as by pledge or assurance; pledge: to commit oneself to a promise; to be committed to a course of action.

to consign for preservation: to commit ideas to writing; to commit a poem to memory.

to give in trust or charge, especially for safekeeping; consign; commend: to commit one's soul to God;Every summer we were committed to babysitters and camp counselors.

to consign to custody: to commit a delinquent to a juvenile detention center.

to place in a mental institution or hospital by or as if by legal authority: He was committed by court order on the recommendation of two psychiatrists.

to deliver for treatment, disposal, etc.; relegate: to commit a manuscript to the flames.

to send into a battle: The commander has committed all his troops to the front lines.

Parliamentary Procedure. to refer (a bill or the like) to a committee for consideration.

verb (used without object), com·mit·ted, com·mit·ting.

to bind or obligate oneself, as by pledge or assurance; devote or engage oneself to a person or thing: She is an athlete who commits to the highest standards.If he hasn’t committed after eight years, he’s never going to marry you.

Idioms for commit

com·mit su·i·cide, to intentionally end one’s own life.See Usage note at suicide.

Origin of commit

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English committen, from Anglo-French committer or directly from Latin committere, equivalent to com- “with, together, completely” + mittere “to send, give over”; see origin at com-

SYNONYMS FOR commit

1 carry out, effect, execute.

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OTHER WORDS FROM commit

com·mit·ta·ble, adjectivecom·mit·ter, nounnon·com·mit·ted, adjectivepre·com·mit, verb (used with object), pre·com·mit·ted, pre·com·mit·ting.

un·com·mit, verb, un·com·mit·ted, un·com·mit·ting.

Words nearby commit

commissural cheilitis, commissural fiber, commissure, commissure of cerebral hemispheres, commissurotomy, commit, commitment, commitment ceremony, commitment fee, committal, committed

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Example sentences from the Web for commit

“What some people fail to realize is that it is not just fraternities that commit sexual assault,” he suggests.
Fraternities in a Post-UVA World|Samantha Allen|December 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Seevakumaran uploaded six videos to YouTube on March 17, just hours before he would threaten his roommate and commit suicide.
School Shooters Love This Pickup Artist Website|Brandy Zadrozny|December 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Third, Republicans should commit to compassion in action rather than compassion in appearance.
How a GOP Senate Can Help the Poor|Veronique de Rugy|November 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Voters fill out their name, address, phone number and sign a pledge that they will “commit to vote.”
The Democrats’ Simple Midterm Weapon|Ben Jacobs|November 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST

His out-of-office message appeared to suggest that Jutting had planned to commit suicide, but he apparently changed his mind.
Hong Kong’s High-Flying British Psycho Killer Suspect|Nico Hines, Tom Sykes|November 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But I see that thou art wont to commit thy understanding to the custody of thy wife.
'Midst the Wild Carpathians|Mr Jkai
The very most scandalous crime one could commit at St. Ursula's was to go out of bounds without permission.
Just Patty|Jean Webster
The instigation of one of the parties by the other to commit adultery or other crimes.
Marriage and Divorce Laws of the World|Hyacinthe Ringrose
Just so many days, then, as you commit this ill, of so many days' sin are you going to be guilty.
Writings in Connection with the Donatist Controversy|Aurelius Augustine
There are people who can be wise within a certain margin, but beyond that commit great imprudences.
The Eustace Diamonds|Anthony Trollope

British Dictionary definitions for commit

commit

/ (kəˈmɪt) /

verb -mits, -mitting or -mitted (tr)

to hand over, as for safekeeping; charge; entrustto commit a child to the care of its aunt

commit to memory to learn by heart; memorize

to confine officially or take into custodyto commit someone to prison

(usually passive) to pledge or align (oneself), as to a particular cause, action, or attitudea committed radical

to order (forces) into action

to perform (a crime, error, etc); do; perpetrate

to surrender, esp for destructionshe committed the letter to the fire

to refer (a bill, etc) to a committee of a legislature

Derived forms of commit

committable, adjectivecommitter, noun

Word Origin for commit

C14: from Latin committere to join, from com- together + mittere to put, send

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Medical definitions for commit

commit

[ kə-mĭt′ ]

v.

To place officially in confinement or custody, as in a mental health facility.

单词	commit
释义	commit [ kuh-mit ] / kəˈmɪt / SEE SYNONYMS FOR commit ON THESAURUS.COM verb (used with object), com·mit·ted, com·mit·ting. to do; perform; perpetrate: to commit murder; to commit an error. to pledge (oneself) to a position on an issue or question; express (one's intention, feeling, etc.): Asked if he was a candidate, he refused to commit himself. to bind or obligate, as by pledge or assurance; pledge: to commit oneself to a promise; to be committed to a course of action. to consign for preservation: to commit ideas to writing; to commit a poem to memory. to give in trust or charge, especially for safekeeping; consign; commend: to commit one's soul to God;Every summer we were committed to babysitters and camp counselors. to consign to custody: to commit a delinquent to a juvenile detention center. to place in a mental institution or hospital by or as if by legal authority: He was committed by court order on the recommendation of two psychiatrists. to deliver for treatment, disposal, etc.; relegate: to commit a manuscript to the flames. to send into a battle: The commander has committed all his troops to the front lines. Parliamentary Procedure. to refer (a bill or the like) to a committee for consideration. verb (used without object), com·mit·ted, com·mit·ting. to bind or obligate oneself, as by pledge or assurance; devote or engage oneself to a person or thing: She is an athlete who commits to the highest standards.If he hasn’t committed after eight years, he’s never going to marry you. Idioms for commit com·mit su·i·cide, to intentionally end one’s own life.See Usage note at suicide. Origin of commit First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English committen, from Anglo-French committer or directly from Latin committere, equivalent to com- “with, together, completely” + mittere “to send, give over”; see origin at com- SYNONYMS FOR commit 1 carry out, effect, execute. SEE SYNONYMS FOR commit ON THESAURUS.COM OTHER WORDS FROM commit com·mit·ta·ble, adjectivecom·mit·ter, nounnon·com·mit·ted, adjectivepre·com·mit, verb (used with object), pre·com·mit·ted, pre·com·mit·ting. un·com·mit, verb, un·com·mit·ted, un·com·mit·ting. Words nearby commit commissural cheilitis, commissural fiber, commissure, commissure of cerebral hemispheres, commissurotomy, commit, commitment, commitment ceremony, commitment fee, committal, committed Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for commit “What some people fail to realize is that it is not just fraternities that commit sexual assault,” he suggests. Fraternities in a Post-UVA World\|Samantha Allen\|December 12, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Seevakumaran uploaded six videos to YouTube on March 17, just hours before he would threaten his roommate and commit suicide. School Shooters Love This Pickup Artist Website\|Brandy Zadrozny\|December 5, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Third, Republicans should commit to compassion in action rather than compassion in appearance. How a GOP Senate Can Help the Poor\|Veronique de Rugy\|November 23, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Voters fill out their name, address, phone number and sign a pledge that they will “commit to vote.” The Democrats’ Simple Midterm Weapon\|Ben Jacobs\|November 4, 2014\|DAILY BEAST His out-of-office message appeared to suggest that Jutting had planned to commit suicide, but he apparently changed his mind. Hong Kong’s High-Flying British Psycho Killer Suspect\|Nico Hines, Tom Sykes\|November 3, 2014\|DAILY BEAST But I see that thou art wont to commit thy understanding to the custody of thy wife. 'Midst the Wild Carpathians\|Mr Jkai The very most scandalous crime one could commit at St. Ursula's was to go out of bounds without permission. Just Patty\|Jean Webster The instigation of one of the parties by the other to commit adultery or other crimes. Marriage and Divorce Laws of the World\|Hyacinthe Ringrose Just so many days, then, as you commit this ill, of so many days' sin are you going to be guilty. Writings in Connection with the Donatist Controversy\|Aurelius Augustine There are people who can be wise within a certain margin, but beyond that commit great imprudences. The Eustace Diamonds\|Anthony Trollope British Dictionary definitions for commit commit / (kəˈmɪt) / verb -mits, -mitting or -mitted (tr) to hand over, as for safekeeping; charge; entrustto commit a child to the care of its aunt commit to memory to learn by heart; memorize to confine officially or take into custodyto commit someone to prison (usually passive) to pledge or align (oneself), as to a particular cause, action, or attitudea committed radical to order (forces) into action to perform (a crime, error, etc); do; perpetrate to surrender, esp for destructionshe committed the letter to the fire to refer (a bill, etc) to a committee of a legislature Derived forms of commit committable, adjectivecommitter, noun Word Origin for commit C14: from Latin committere to join, from com- together + mittere to put, send Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to commit do, execute, violate, perpetrate, act, carry out, engage, offer, invest, give, send, charge, promise, allocate, hold, pull, accomplish, complete, effectuate, contravene Medical definitions for commit commit [ kə-mĭt′ ] v. To place officially in confinement or custody, as in a mental health facility. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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commit

verb (used with object), com·mit·ted, com·mit·ting.

verb (used without object), com·mit·ted, com·mit·ting.

Idioms for commit

Origin of commit

SYNONYMS FOR commit

OTHER WORDS FROM commit

Words nearby commit

Example sentences from the Web for commit

British Dictionary definitions for commit

verb -mits, -mitting or -mitted (tr)

Derived forms of commit

Word Origin for commit

Words related to commit

Medical definitions for commit

v.