commitment

Definition

  • noun: a promise to do or give something
  • noun: an act of committing to a charge or trust
  • usually + 'to'
  • synonyms: abandon, activity, affair

Examples

  • It's been a struggle to balance my professional and family 'commitments'. [=to do both what I have promised to do for my job and what I have promised to do for my family]

  • I can't coach my daughter's basketball team. I have too many 'commitments' already. [=I have too many things that I have promised to do]

  • Opening your own business requires a significant 'financial commitment'. [=it requires you to spend a lot of money over a long time]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) the emotion I'm feeling upon being named chairman of our Party. I've learned... I've learned over my many years of political commitment that there are many hurdles... on the paths of those destined to greatness. But I am ready because I know, (..)
    2016 Me Before You