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engagement
[en-geyj-muhnt]
noun
the act of engaging or the state of being engaged; involvement: The website failed because of weak visitor engagement.
Voter engagement and turnout were high.
The website failed because of weak visitor engagement.
an appointment or arrangement.
a business engagement.
betrothal.
They announced their engagement.
a pledge; an obligation or agreement.
All his time seems to be taken up with social engagements.
employment, or a period or post of employment, especially in the performing arts.
Her engagement at the nightclub will last five weeks.
an encounter, conflict, or battle.
We have had two very costly engagements with the enemy this week alone.
Mechanics., the act or state of interlocking.
Commerce., engagements, financial obligations.
engagement
/ ɪnˈɡeɪdʒmənt /
noun
a pledge of marriage; betrothal
an appointment or arrangement, esp for business or social purposes
the act of engaging or condition of being engaged
a promise, obligation, or other condition that binds
a period of employment, esp a limited period
an action; battle
(plural) financial obligations
Other Word Forms
- nonengagement noun
- reengagement noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of engagement1
Example Sentences
"It's about business to business engagement and investment and jobs and prosperity coming into the United Kingdom."
Over the weekend, the “Candy Shop” musician poked fun at an upcoming speaking engagement that Combs had scheduled before his sentencing, joking that he’s open to take the spot.
Taylor Swift is “shockingly” offended by the idea that “The Life of a Showgirl” could be — given her recent engagement to Travis Kelce — her final album.
The pair went on to have two children but split in 2010, weeks after announcing their engagement.
The duke has made several trips to the UK in recent years for a variety of engagements including for charity events and to attend court cases.
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