compromisso — meaning in English

English meaning

• appointment noun A prearranged meeting at a specific time.
• commitment noun A promise or pledge to do something, or a strong dedication to a cause, relationship, or goal.
• compromise noun An agreement reached when each side gives up part of what it wants.
• engagement noun A formal agreement to marry, or the period before a wedding.
• obligation noun A duty or requirement to do something, often because of a promise, law, or moral sense.

Senses

compromisso is used for these senses in English:

• appointment Stipulation; agreement; the act of fixing by mutual agreement.
• appointment (government) The assignment of a person by an official to perform a duty, such as a presidential appointment of a judge to a court.
• commitment The act or an instance of committing, putting in charge, keeping, or trust, especially:
• commitment Promise or agreement to do something in the future, especially:
• compromise The settlement of differences by arbitration or by consent reached by mutual concessions.
• engagement (countable) An appointment, especially to speak or perform.
• obligation A social, legal, or moral requirement, duty, contract, or promise that compels someone to follow or avoid a particular course of action.

appointment — full definition

1. noun A prearranged meeting at a specific time.
2. noun The act of officially choosing someone for a job or position, or the position itself.

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