engagement

en·gage·ment

noun \in-ˈgāj-mənt, en-\

Definition of ENGAGEMENT

1

a : an arrangement to meet or be present at a specified time and place <a dinner engagement> b : a job or period of employment especially as a performer

2

: something that engages : pledge

3

a : the act of engaging : the state of being engaged b : emotional involvement or commitment <seesaws between obsessive engagement and ambiguous detachment — Gary Taylor> c : betrothal

4

: the state of being in gear

5

: a hostile encounter between military forces

Examples of ENGAGEMENT

1. The couple recently announced their engagement.
2. She surprised everyone by breaking off her yearlong engagement.
3. We have a dinner engagement this weekend.
4. She's been offered several speaking engagements.
5. his lifelong engagement with politics
6. a lack of emotional engagement

First Known Use of ENGAGEMENT

1601

Related to ENGAGEMENT

Synonyms: betrothal, espousal, troth

Antonyms: disengagement

Related Words: arrangement; invitation; interview; get-together, meeting; call, visit; schedule

Near Antonyms: boot, discharge, dismissal, firing, removal, sack, severance; demotion, suspension; furlough, layoff, leave, liberty, retirement

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Other Business Terms

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