engagement

Word parts

engage + -ment

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ɪnˈɡeɪd͡ʒ.mənt/
• Hyphenation: en‧gage‧ment

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Noun

Singular engagement

Plural engagements

1. (countable) Engagement is an arrangement to do something or go somewhere at a fixed time.

   The lecturer has three speaking engagements this week.

2. (countable & uncountable) Engagement is a formal agreement to get married.

   We are enjoying a long engagement, but haven't yet set a date.

3. (countable & uncountable) An engagement is a situation of conflict.

   The engagement resulted in many casualties.

Related words

• engage