commitment
/kəˈmɪtm(ə)nt
/noun
1 [mass noun] The state or quality of being dedicated to a cause, activity, etc. the company’s commitment to quality I could not fault my players for commitment...
- Throughout his working life, he brought qualities of loyalty and commitment to his profession.
- It is the quality of commitment, commitment to the service of others.
- What they are missing, though, are players who can bring both quality and commitment to the Newcastle cause.
Synonyms
dedication, devotion, allegiance, loyalty, faithfulness, fidelity, bond, adherence, attentiveness
1.1 [count noun] A pledge or undertaking: I cannot make such a commitment at the moment...
- We have made our commitments - the six pledges - and that's what we're fighting on.
- All the other commitments on that pledge card were about redistributing income, not about increasing it.
- Given that a commitment was given to under-take this work, why are we now back in the situation that no progress has been made on the matter?
Synonyms
vow, promise, pledge, oath;
covenant, contract, pact, deal, undertaking;
decision, resolution, resolve;
guarantee, assurance, affirmation
2An engagement or obligation that restricts freedom of action: with so many business commitments time for recreation was limited...
- They resist commitments - marriage, mortgages, careers or social engagements.
- They never fail to honour their commitments and obligations with generosity and a willingness to give of their time so freely.
- Injuries and work commitments restricted Town to jut 13 men and their lack of substitutes took its toll.
Synonyms
responsibility, obligation, duty, tie, charge, liability, burden, pressure;
undertaking, task, engagement, arrangement