commitment

[US]/kəˈmɪtmənt/
[UK]/kəˈmɪtmənt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. promise; guarantee; dedication; entrustment; expenditure of money, time, manpower, etc.

Phrases & Collocations

strong commitment

personal commitment

full commitment

organizational commitment

professional commitment

make a commitment

firm commitment

affective commitment

financial commitment

public commitment

management commitment

continuance commitment

Example Sentences

the company's commitment to quality.

their commitment to the project is weak.

a commitment to bear down on inflation.

I cannot make such a commitment at the moment.

there must be a major commitment of money and time.

These commitments have already been breached.

He made a commitment to pay the rent on time.

a deep commitment to liberal policies; a profound commitment to the family.

The government reaffirmed its commitment to the peace process.

a full-hearted commitment to proportional representation.

an expensive commitment to municipalize rented housing.

the union's commitments overlapped with those of NATO.

this commitment should override all other considerations.

he pleaded family commitments as a reason for not attending.

the treaty is a bilateral commitment with reciprocal rights and duties.

the rhetorical commitment of the government to give priority to primary education.

Commitments play a central role in multiagent coordination.

Real-world Examples

The bill will include measures that reinforce this commitment .

Source: Queen's Speech in the UK

The British Government says it's made a manifesto commitment to ban ivory completely.

Source: CRI Online February 2017 Collection

People actually need to make budgetary commitments.

Source: VOA Standard English (Video Version) - 2022 Collection

Everyone's agreed to substantially up their commitment.

Source: VOA Daily Standard January 2019 Collection

It wasn't binding, meaning countries didn't actually have to fulfill their commitments.

Source: CNN 10 Student English December 2017 Collection

And let me underscore, the United States keeps our commitments.

Source: NPR News May 2015 Compilation

Thank you for making this commitment.

Source: Emma Watson Compilation

More of our allies are now meeting their commitments.

Source: NPR News April 2019 Collection

I have to commend your commitment to your health.

Source: Our Day Season 2

You are ready to make a commitment!

Source: Friends Season 2

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