engagement

noun

in-GAYJ-muhnt/ɪnˈɡeɪd͡ʒ.mənt/

8 meanings of engagement

1
nouncountable or uncountable
The time when two people have promised to marry and are getting ready for the wedding.
Like the time you spend getting ready for a trip after you have booked it.
Their engagement lasted two years before they finally got married.
She announced her engagement at the family dinner.
Similarbetrothal
2
nouncountable
A planned event where someone agrees to speak, perform, or show up at a set time.
Like a date marked on your calendar that you have promised to keep.
The singer had three engagements this weekend.
She canceled her speaking engagement because of illness.
Similarbooking, appointment, date, commitment
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3
noununcountable
A feeling of being pulled in and interested, wanting to know what happens next.
Like being so into a game that you forget about everything else.
The movie kept the children's engagement from start to finish.
Her engagement with the puzzle grew as it got harder.
Similarinvolvement, interest, attention, participation, absorption
Oppositedisengagement, apathy, boredom, indifference
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4
nouncountable or uncountable
A fight or battle between enemies during a war or conflict.
Like two teams suddenly clashing on the field after circling each other.
The two armies fought a short engagement near the river.
Soldiers prepared for the engagement at dawn.
Similarbattle, clash, fight, skirmish, encounter
5
nouncountable or uncountable
A close connection or link between things or people.
Like two puzzle pieces that fit and hold together.
There was a strong engagement between the community and its leaders.
The engagement of the two parts holds the machine together.
Similarconnection, attachment, bond, link
Oppositedisengagement, separation, detachment
6
noununcountable
How much people react to a post or video, like liking and sharing it.
Like counting how many people clap after a show.
Her latest video got huge engagement online.
Posts with pictures usually get more engagement.
Similarinteraction, response
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7
nouncountable
A single action where someone interacts with content after seeing it.
Like one tally mark each time someone taps a button.
Each engagement on the ad is recorded automatically.
The post earned thousands of engagements in one hour.
Similarinteraction
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8
nouncountable
The moment in fencing when two fighters are close enough to cross blades or strike.
Like the moment two swords first touch in a duel.
At the engagement, both fencers crossed their blades.
She waited for the engagement before striking.
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Origin

From French engagement. It comes from the word engage plus the ending -ment.