engagement

US /ɛnˈɡedʒmənt/

UK /ɪnˈgeɪdʒmənt/

A2

noun

  • Something you must do at a set time; appointment
  • Fight between opposing military forces in a war
  • Act of asking someone to marry you

Examples

The president fell ill and was forced to cancel all public engagements.

It is important that I keep this engagement.