Engagement

noun

ɛn'ɡeɪdʒmənt

Noun

contact by fitting together
“the engagement of the clutch”
Similar:InterlockingMeshMeshing
Type of:StrikingContactImpinging
the act of sharing in the activities of a group
“the teacher tried to increase his students' engagement in class activities”
Similar:Involution Involvement Participation
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
“he lost his romantic ideas about war when he got into a real engagement”
Similar:Battle Conflict Fight
Type of:Action
a mutual promise to marry
Similar:Betrothal Troth
Type of:Promise
the act of giving someone a job
Similar:Employment
Type of:Action
employment for performers or performing groups that lasts for a limited period of time
Similar:Booking
Type of:WorkEmployment
a meeting arranged in advance
Similar:Appointment Date
Type of:Meeting