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engagement

/ɛn'ɡeɪdʒmənt/

Synonyms of engagement Antonyms of engagement Examples of engagement Usage of engagement Parts of engagement Definition that contains engagement Words sounding like engagement Explanation of engagement

noun
a mutual promise to marry
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betrothal troth

type of:
promise
noun
the act of giving someone a job
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employment

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action
noun
contact by fitting together
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"the engagement of the clutch"

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interlocking mesh meshing

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striking contact impinging
noun
the act of sharing in the activities of a group
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"the teacher tried to increase his students' engagement in class activities"

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involution involvement participation

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non-engagement

type of:
group action
noun
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
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"he lost his romantic ideas about war when he got into a real engagement"

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battle conflict fight

type of:
action military action

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war warfare
noun
employment for performers or performing groups that lasts for a limited period of time
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booking

type of:
work employment
noun
a meeting arranged in advance
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appointment date

type of:
meeting get together

Examples of engagement

"the engagement of the clutch"
"the teacher tried to increase his students' engagement in class activities"
"he lost his romantic ideas about war when he got into a real engagement"