26984 words

commitments

8 definitions • 21 examples
1
a promise or firm decision to do something:

Examples:

Players must make a commitment to play for a full season.
Can you give a commitment that the money will be made available?
The government reaffirmed its commitment to the peace process.
The company has failed to honour its commitments.
2
willingness to give your time and energy to a job, activity, or something that you believe in:

Examples:

I'd like to thank the staff for having shown such commitment.
They don't want to promote me because they think I lack commitment.
She is known chiefly for her commitment to nuclear disarmament.
3
something that you must do or deal with that takes your time:

Examples:

family/work commitments
I've got too many commitments at the moment to do an evening class.
Having a dog is a big commitment.
4
a promise to give yourself, your money, your time, etc., to support or buy something:

Examples:

Try the product for two weeks with no commitment to buy.
5
a promise or firm decision to do something, or the fact of promising something:

Examples:

He was encouraged by the commitment of car manufacturers to improving dealer profitability.
The mayor also pleaded for a commitment to the city's request for $250 million in federal funds.
We will set an example to the rest of the public sector and business by making a commitment to buy recycled goods.
We can arrange for you to trial the equipment without commitment to buy.
6
an amount of money that you have to pay, or the fact of promising to pay:

Examples:

It is unclear whether the regulator can force a foreign firm to honour its UK pension commitments.
We believe that a commitment of $25 million is a good investment for our policyholders.
7
the fact of being willing to give your time and energy to something:

Examples:

He argued that an organization's communications are crucial in influencing staff understanding and commitment.
She is very bright, but she lacks commitment.
8
something that you must do or deal with that takes your time:

Examples:

Jury service is a public duty that many of us would like to avoid, because of work or family commitments.

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