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

Instagram owner Meta Platforms and Google-owned YouTube face a civil trial in California that is digging into how social-media platforms balance their competitive incentives to maximize engagement against the well being of their users.

From The Wall Street Journal

As NetEase’s deferred revenue is amortized over the estimated average playing period, a longer recognition cycle indicates users are spending more time in NetEase’s newer titles, showing stronger engagement and retention, Su says.

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At her best she displays alert intellectual curiosity and a strong engagement with her subject.

From The Wall Street Journal

Ubisoft was riding high when lockdowns and other pandemic-era restrictions boosted player engagement as people were forced to spend more time at home.

From The Wall Street Journal

Other startup employees said they are using the proceeds to prepare for new babies, purchase engagement rings or fund weddings.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• appointment
• arrangement
• commitment
• gig