Definition of engagement

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Engagement (n.) The state of being in gear; as, one part of a clutch is brought into engagement with the other part..

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Reengagement :: Reengagement (n.) A renewed or repeated engagement.
Engagement :: Engagement (n.) The state of being engaged, pledged or occupied; specif., a pledge to take some one as husband or wife..
Pumice :: Pumice (n.) A very light porous volcanic scoria, usually of a gray color, the pores of which are capillary and parallel, giving it a fibrous structure. It is supposed to be produced by the disengagement of watery vapor without liquid or plastic lava. It is much used, esp. in the form of powder, for smoothing and polishing. Called also pumice stone..
Close-fights :: Close-fights (n. pl.) Barriers with loopholes, formerly erected on the deck of a vessel to shelter the men in a close engagement with an enemy's boarders; -- called also close quarters..
Predy :: Predy (a.) Cleared and ready for engagement, as a ship..
Warranty :: Warranty (n.) An engagement or undertaking, express or implied, that a certain fact regarding the subject of a contract is, or shall be, as it is expressly or impliedly declared or promised to be. In sales of goods by persons in possession, there is an implied warranty of title, but, as to the quality of goods, the rule of every sale is, Caveat emptor..
Betrothal :: Betrothal (n.) The act of betrothing, or the fact of being betrothed; a mutual promise, engagement, or contract for a future marriage between the persons betrothed; betrothment; affiance..
Mortgage :: Mortgage (v. t.) To grant or convey, as property, for the security of a debt, or other engagement, upon a condition that if the debt or engagement shall be discharged according to the contract, the conveyance shall be void, otherwise to become absolute, subject, however, to the right of redemption..
Acceptance :: Acceptance (n.) An assent and engagement by the person on whom a bill of exchange is drawn, to pay it when due according to the terms of the acceptance..
Remiss :: Remiss (a.) Not energetic or exact in duty or business; not careful or prompt in fulfilling engagements; negligent; careless; tardy; behindhand; lagging; slack; hence, lacking earnestness or activity; languid; slow..
Engagement :: Engagement (n.) The act of engaging, pledging, enlisting, occupying, or entering into contest..
Up :: Up (adv.) To or in a position of equal advance or equality; not short of, back of, less advanced than, away from, or the like; -- usually followed by to or with; as, to be up to the chin in water; to come up with one's companions; to come up with the enemy; to live up to engagements..
Engager :: Engager (n.) One who enters into an engagement or agreement; a surety.
Affair :: Affair (n.) An action or engagement not of sufficient magnitude to be called a battle.
Agreement :: Agreement (n.) A concurrence in an engagement that something shall be done or omitted; an exchange of promises; mutual understanding, arrangement, or stipulation; a contract..
Accession :: Accession (n.) The act by which one power becomes party to engagements already in force between other powers.
Gear :: Gear (n.) Engagement of parts with each other; as, in gear; out of gear..
Disengagement :: Disengagement (n.) The act of disengaging or setting free, or the state of being disengaged..
Faithful :: Faithful (a.) Firm in adherence to promises, oaths, contracts, treaties, or other engagements..
Embarrass :: Embarrass (v. t.) To involve in difficulties concerning money matters; to incumber with debt; to beset with urgent claims or demands; -- said of a person or his affairs; as, a man or his business is embarrassed when he can not meet his pecuniary engagements..
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