comprometer-se — meaning in English

English meaning

• engage verb To hold someone's attention or interest.
• undertake verb To take on a task or responsibility and commit to completing it.

Senses

comprometer-se is used for these senses in English:

• engage (intransitive) To guarantee or promise (to do something).
• undertake (intransitive) To commit oneself (to an obligation, activity etc.).

engage — full definition

1. verb To hold someone's attention or interest.
2. verb To enter into conflict or battle with an opponent.
3. verb To arrange to employ or hire someone, or to book a service.
4. verb To interlock or mesh, as with gears or machine parts.

undertake — full definition

1. verb To take on a task or responsibility and commit to completing it.
2. verb To formally promise or commit to doing something.

Related Portuguese words