engagement

US /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ.mənt/
UK /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ.mənt/
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1.

a formal agreement to get married

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They announced their engagement at the party.
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Her engagement ring is beautiful.
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betrothaltroth
2.

an arrangement to meet someone or do something at a particular time

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I have a prior engagement, so I can't make it.
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He has a busy schedule with many professional engagements.
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appointmentmeetingrendezvousdate
3.

the act of participating in something or being involved in an activity

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Student engagement in extracurricular activities is encouraged.
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The company seeks to increase customer engagement with its brand.
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involvementparticipationcommitmentdedication
4.

a battle or conflict between armed forces

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The troops were involved in a fierce engagement with the enemy.
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The general planned the next engagement carefully.
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battleconflictskirmishclash
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engagedengageengagingengage inengagement ring