commit
US /kəˈmɪt/
UK /kəˈmɪt/
1.
commettere
to do something illegal or bad
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He was arrested for attempting to commit fraud.
È stato arrestato per aver tentato di commettere frode.
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It's a serious crime to commit perjury.
È un crimine grave commettere spergiuro.
2.
impegnarsi, dedicarsi
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.
L'azienda sta cercando di impegnarsi in pratiche più sostenibili.
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Are you willing to commit to this long-term project?
Sei disposto a impegnarti in questo progetto a lungo termine?
3.
internare, ricoverare
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.
Il tribunale ha deciso di internarlo in un ospedale psichiatrico.
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He was committed to prison for his crimes.
È stato internato in prigione per i suoi crimini.
4.
destinare, dedicare
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.
Hanno deciso di destinare una grossa somma di denaro alla beneficenza.
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She commits a lot of her time to volunteering.
Lei dedica molto del suo tempo al volontariato.