pledge
US /pledʒ/
UK /pledʒ/
1.
janji, ikrar
a solemn promise or undertaking
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He made a pledge to support his family.
Dia membuat janji untuk menyokong keluarganya.
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The charity received a large pledge from an anonymous donor.
Badan amal itu menerima janji sumbangan besar daripada penderma tanpa nama.
2.
cagaran, jaminan
a thing that is given as security for the fulfillment of a contract or in return for a loan
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He put his watch up as a pledge for the loan.
Dia meletakkan jam tangannya sebagai cagaran untuk pinjaman itu.
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The ring was held as a pledge until the debt was paid.
Cincin itu dipegang sebagai cagaran sehingga hutang dibayar.
1.
berjanji, berikrar
commit (a person or organization) by a solemn promise
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All members must pledge allegiance to the flag.
Semua ahli mesti berikrar taat setia kepada bendera.
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The company pledged to reduce its carbon emissions.
Syarikat itu berjanji untuk mengurangkan pelepasan karbonnya.
2.
mencagarkan, menggadaikan
deposit (an article) as security for a loan
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He had to pledge his car to get the necessary funds.
Dia terpaksa mencagarkan keretanya untuk mendapatkan dana yang diperlukan.
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Many valuable items were pledged at the pawn shop.
Banyak barang berharga dicagarkan di kedai pajak gadai.