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.
engagements, Commerce. financial obligations.
Origin of engagement
1Other words for engagement
Other words from engagement
- non·en·gage·ment, noun
- re·en·gage·ment, noun
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How to use engagement in a sentence
Even though they have a smaller audience, micro-influencers usually have higher engagement and are, therefore, more likely to help you with conversions.
What you must know about TikTok for business | Connie Benton | September 17, 2020 | Search Engine WatchSurveying your prospective customers allows them to tell you what type of content they want to consume, significantly increasing the likelihood of engagement.
How to drive digital innovation necessary during the pandemic | Nick Chasinov | September 16, 2020 | Search Engine WatchAs a marketer, this gives you a ton of real estate to showcase relevant content and generate high engagement.
Unpacking the TikTok algorithm: Three reasons why it’s the most addictive social network | Brian Freeman | September 11, 2020 | Search Engine WatchThe key point is that local merchants and retailers using these attributes may see more engagement or an improved response from consumers who want to do business with them but want assurances that it will be safe.
Local businesses can highlight COVID-19 ‘health & safety’ measures with Google My Business | Greg Sterling | September 10, 2020 | Search Engine LandThe engagement is now off — and publishers have expressed surprise, but also some relief.
Why the Taboola-Outbrain deal fell apart and what it means for publishers | Lara O'Reilly | September 9, 2020 | Digiday
This same outlet worked the phrase “engagement to toyboy lover” into the headline of their article on Fry.
Freaking Out About Age Gaps in Gay Relationships Is Homophobic | Samantha Allen | January 9, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTThe basketball game was the final engagement on a seriously busy day for the young royals.
When Your Royalty Met Ours: Kate Meets Bey Courtside | Tom Sykes | December 9, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTKim Jong-Un appears to have ordered more engagement with the West.
Comedian David Mitchell and writer Victoria Coren announced their engagement in the Times, in March 2012.
Benedict Cumberbatch Announces Engagement in The Times | Tom Sykes | November 5, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTHowever, the reality is that even this engagement is very much being seen as touch and go by the palace.
"I congratulate you on your engagement," he said at last, looking up with a face that seemed to Bernard hard and unnatural.
Confidence | Henry Jamesengagement between the Austrians and Piedmontese before Verona; great loss on both sides.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology | Joel MunsellScarce a day passed without some engagement in which the King of Naples showed his audacity and his talent as a leader.
Napoleon's Marshals | R. P. Dunn-PattisonOld Mrs. Wurzel turned confidentially to the vicar's wife and said, "Is her engagement generally known?"
The Pit Town Coronet, Volume I (of 3) | Charles James WillsMiss Thangue's mind was occupied at first with the obvious engagement of Gwynne and Mrs. Kaye.
Ancestors | Gertrude Atherton
British Dictionary definitions for engagement
/ (ɪnˈɡeɪdʒmənt) /
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
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