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noun British English pronunciation: engagement /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒmənt/ 
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singularengagement
pluralengagements
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  1. 1
    [countable] a formal agreement to get married
    break off an engagement (=end it):

    Miranda has not met any other man since she broke off their engagement.

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    1. a.
      the period during which two people are engaged to be married

      a long engagement

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  2. 2
    [countable] a formal arrangement to meet someone or to do something, especially as part of your public duties

    Official engagements take up about 50% of his time.

    I'm afraid I have a previous lunch engagement.

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  3. 3
    [countable/uncountable] formal a battle between armies

    Heavy engagements are reported between rebels and government forces.

    the rules of engagement

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  6. 6
    [uncountable] formal the feeling of being involved in a particular activity
    engagement with:

    Participants assess their level of engagement with their child's feelings.

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