C1noun 2K

Engagement

🇬🇧 UK /["/ɪnˈɡeɪdʒmənt/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ɪnˈɡeɪdʒmənt/"]/

Meaning of Engagement

an agreement to marry somebody; the period during which two people are engaged

In simple words: Being involved or participating in something, especially with interest.

Engagement in a sentence

• Their engagement was announced last week and everyone is very happy for them.
• The company focuses on increasing customer engagement through interactive campaigns.
• She valued the engagement between the teacher and students during the class.
• The soldiers’ engagement with enemy forces lasted for several hours.
• His public speaking engagement attracted a large audience in the city.
• Social media has changed how brands measure user engagement online.
• Following their engagement, they began planning the wedding for the summer.

How to use Engagement

Commonly used in contexts like business or relationships to signify commitment. Avoid using in very casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

engagement + object

Memory hint

Think of a wedding ring — an engagement symbolizes a commitment.

Related words

Collocations with Engagement

• long
• broken
• announce
• celebrate
• break
• ring
• party
• engagement to
• previous
• prior
• important
• have
• keep
• carry out
• engagement with
• constructive
• effective
• active
• encourage
• promote
• facilitate
• engagement in
• engagement with

Synonyms for Engagement

• commitment
• involvement
• participation
• interaction
• connection

Opposites of Engagement

• disengagement
• apathy

Common mistakes with Engagement

• Confused with 'engaged' — engagement is the state, engaged is the action.
• Using 'engagements' when referring to multiple events without context.
• Overusing in informal contexts where simpler terms like 'involvement' might fit better.

Frequently asked questions about Engagement

What does Engagement mean?

Being involved or participating in something, especially with interest.

What is the definition of Engagement?

an agreement to marry somebody; the period during which two people are engaged

How do you use Engagement in a sentence?

Their engagement was announced last week and everyone is very happy for them.

Can you give another example of Engagement?

The company focuses on increasing customer engagement through interactive campaigns.

What are synonyms for Engagement?

Common alternatives include commitment, involvement, participation, interaction, connection.

What is the opposite of Engagement?

Opposite meanings include disengagement, apathy.

What words go with Engagement?

It commonly pairs with long, broken, announce, celebrate, break, ring, party, engagement to, previous, prior, important, have, keep, carry out, engagement with, constructive, effective, active, encourage, promote, facilitate, engagement in, engagement with.

What are common mistakes when using Engagement?

Confused with 'engaged' — engagement is the state, engaged is the action. Using 'engagements' when referring to multiple events without context. Overusing in informal contexts where simpler terms like 'involvement' might fit better.

How do you pronounce Engagement?

US: /["/ɪnˈɡeɪdʒmənt/"]/, UK: /["/ɪnˈɡeɪdʒmənt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Engagement?

Commonly used in contexts like business or relationships to signify commitment. Avoid using in very casual conversations.

What CEFR level is Engagement?

"Engagement" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.