commit
US /kəˈmɪt/
UK /kəˈmɪt/
1.
cometer
to do something illegal or bad
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He was arrested for attempting to commit fraud.
Fue arrestado por intentar cometer fraude.
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It's a serious crime to commit perjury.
Es un delito grave cometer perjurio.
2.
comprometerse, dedicarse
to pledge or bind (a person or an organization) to a certain course or policy
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The company is trying to commit to more sustainable practices.
La empresa está tratando de comprometerse con prácticas más sostenibles.
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Are you willing to commit to this long-term project?
¿Estás dispuesto a comprometerte con este proyecto a largo plazo?
3.
internar, ingresar
to send (a person) to an institution, especially a mental health facility or prison
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The court decided to commit him to a psychiatric hospital.
El tribunal decidió internarlo en un hospital psiquiátrico.
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He was committed to prison for his crimes.
Fue ingresado en prisión por sus crímenes.
4.
destinar, dedicar
to give (money, time, or resources) to a cause, activity, or person
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They decided to commit a large sum of money to the charity.
Decidieron destinar una gran suma de dinero a la caridad.
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She commits a lot of her time to volunteering.
Ella dedica mucho de su tiempo al voluntariado.