engagement

noun

US /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒmənt/

Word Forms

singular	engagement
plural	engagements

1
countable a formal agreement to get married
break off an engagement (=end it):
Miranda has not met any other man since she broke off their engagement.
Synonyms and related words
Engagements and weddings
a/the big day
bachelorette party
bachelor party
1. 1a
  the period during which two people are engaged to be married
  a long engagement
  Synonyms and related words
  Engagements and weddings
  a/the big day
  bachelorette party
  bachelor party
2
countable a formal arrangement to meet someone or to do something, especially as part of your public duties
Official engagements take up about 50% of his time.
I’m afraid I have a previous lunch engagement.
Synonyms and related words
Official meetings and conferences
AGM
annual meeting
appointment
3
countable/uncountable formala battle between armies
Heavy engagements are reported between rebels and government forces.
the rules of engagement
Synonyms and related words
Wars, battles and military maneuvers
war
battle
campaign
4
uncountable the action of parts of a machine when they connect with each other
Synonyms and related words
Engine and machine behavior
backfire
burn up
come to life
5
countable/uncountable formalan arrangement to employ someone or to use their services
Synonyms and related words
To employ someone
employ
appoint
take on
6
uncountable formalthe feeling of being involved in a particular activity
engagement with:
Participants assess their level of engagement with their child’s feelings.
Synonyms and related words
Involvement and participation
involvement
participation
intervention

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