engagement

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈɡeɪd͡ʒ.mənt/

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B1 — Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
  2. noun a meeting arranged in advance
  3. noun a mutual promise to marry

Etymology

From French engagement. Equivalent to engage + -ment.

In classic literature

Synonyms

battle, conflict, fight

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
military action
Narrower (hyponyms)
pitched battle, armageddon, dogfight, combat, naval battle, assault

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