Engagement Definition
engagement
noun
- a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war; "Grant won a decisive victory in the battle of Chickamauga"; "he lost his romantic ideas about war when he got into a real engagement"
- a meeting arranged in advance; "she asked how to avoid kissing at the end of a date"
- a mutual promise to marry
- the act of giving someone a job
- employment for performers or performing groups that lasts for a limited period of time; "the play had bookings throughout the summer"
- contact by fitting together; "the engagement of the clutch"; "the meshing of gears"
- the act of sharing in the activities of a group; "the teacher tried to increase his students' engagement in class activities"
"Engagement" in song lyrics
See how engagement is used in real songs:
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"There's no respect for the rules of engagement"
7L & Esoteric f/ Count Bass D, J-Live — Rules of Engagament -
"Talkin' marriage and livin' lavish but still pushin' engagement"
C-Murder — Don't Wanna Be Alone -
"Been waiting to spray this in any face to face engagement"
Extended Famm — The Evils That Pens Do
Words that rhyme with engagement
Usage tips for "engagement"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "engagement" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for engagement to find words that pair well.