noun

engagement

ihn-GAYJ-muhnt

noun

A formal agreement to marry, or the period before a wedding.

"They announced their engagement at the family dinner."

A scheduled appointment or commitment, especially to perform or speak.

"The band has a full calendar of engagements this summer."

A period of active fighting between opposing forces.

"The battle began with a brief engagement at the river."

The level of interest and interaction someone shows with content, such as on social media.

"The post generated a huge amount of engagement online."

How to Use Engagement

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA commitment to marry, a scheduled event, a military clash, or (online) audience interaction.

Common pairings

engagement ring speaking engagement social media engagement

engagements plural

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They announced their _____ at the family dinner.

From French engagement, from engage plus -ment.

commitment action

apathy disengagement

action attention lust desire agency enthusiasm deed copulation

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commitment action apathy disengagement attention lust desire agency enthusiasm deed copulation