engagement

American  

[en-geyj-muhnt] / ɛnˈgeɪdʒ mənt /

noun

1. 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.

2. an appointment or arrangement.

   a business engagement.

3. betrothal.

   They announced their engagement.

4. a pledge; an obligation or agreement.

   All his time seems to be taken up with social engagements.

   Synonyms:

   promise, contract

5. employment, or a period or post of employment, especially in the performing arts.

   Her engagement at the nightclub will last five weeks.

6. an encounter, conflict, or battle.

   We have had two very costly engagements with the enemy this week alone.

7. Mechanics. the act or state of interlocking.

8. Commerce. engagements, financial obligations.

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engagement British  

/ ɪnˈɡeɪdʒmənt /

noun

1. a pledge of marriage; betrothal

2. an appointment or arrangement, esp for business or social purposes

3. the act of engaging or condition of being engaged

4. a promise, obligation, or other condition that binds

5. a period of employment, esp a limited period

6. an action; battle

7. (plural) financial obligations

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Other Word Forms

• nonengagement noun
• reengagement noun

Etymology

Origin of engagement

First recorded in 1615–25; engage + -ment

Example Sentences

The Mideast campaigns soured many Americans on international engagement.

From The Wall Street Journal

“We believe AI will provide a material increase in engagement for Doximity, where we believe the company has an underappreciated competitive moat,” they say, backing their strong buy rating on the stock.

From The Wall Street Journal

The optimal copyright term should be significantly shorter than current law allows, with economic models suggesting approximately 35 years would provide adequate incentive while enabling earlier rediscovery and cultural engagement.

From Los Angeles Times

The British teenager made his debut at the tournament two years ago, losing the final, and quickly became a household name, in part thanks to the player's engagement with social media.

From Barron's

Wall Street analysts have recently pointed to continued increases in search engagement for Google, driven by these AI initiatives.

From Barron's

Related Words

• appointment
• arrangement
• commitment
• gig