B2nounrelationshipseducation
US/ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ.mənt/
UK/ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ.mənt/
an agreement to marry; or the feeling of being interested and involved in something
In context
They announced their engagement at a small dinner with both families.
Teachers want more student engagement during online lessons.
I'm sorry, I have a prior engagement on Friday evening.
Words that go with engagement
noun + noun
- engagement ringHe bought an engagement ring last week.
- customer engagementThe app increases customer engagement.
verb + noun
- break off an engagementShe broke off the engagement a month before the wedding.
- announce an engagementThe couple announced their engagement online.
noun + preposition
- engagement withWe want closer engagement with local communities.
adjective + noun
- prior engagementI cannot come because of a prior engagement.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
She is engagement to him.Correct: She is engaged to him.