He was forced to decline due to a previous 'engagement'. [='commitment, appointment']
She surprised everyone by breaking off her yearlong 'engagement'.
She's been offered several speaking 'engagements'.
(..) Dina, you really don't have to. No, it's okay. It's okay. I'm a bridesmaid. It's part of my job. All right, joke one... marriage is a three-ring circus, engagement ring, wedding ring, suffering. So... that was joke one. That's a grammar joke. (..)2017 TvShow: Superstore Title: Cheyenne's Wedding Season: 2 Episode 20