engagement

en-gage-ment · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A formal agreement to get married.

  2. 2.

    An arrangement to meet someone or be somewhere at a particular time; an appointment.

  3. 3.

    The act of being involved or participating in something.

  4. 4.

    A battle or fight between armed forces.

Forms

plural: engagements

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    engagement ring — a ring given when proposing marriage
  • •
    rules of engagement — military directives for when and how to engage enemies
  • •
    social engagement — interaction with others in society

Related words

Antonyms: disengagement, withdrawal
See also: engage, engaged, engaging
Synonyms: appointment, betrothal, commitment, involvement

Etymology

From French engagement, from engager ("to pledge") + -ment (noun-forming suffix).