commitment

• Ein Versprechen oder eine Verpflichtung, die man eingeht; auch die Hingabe oder das Engagement für eine Sache, Tätigkeit oder Beziehung.

A noun referring to a promise, obligation, or dedication to a cause, activity, or relationship.

1. Promise or obligationB1formal

   A promise to do something or a sense of duty and responsibility.

   Verpflichtung

   • He made a commitment to finish the project on time.
   • Marriage is a serious commitment.
   • She has a strong commitment to her work.

   Synonymeassurancecovenantdutyobligationpledgepromiseresponsibilityundertakingvowword

   Antonymedisregardfreedomindependenceindifferenceirresponsibilityneglect

2. Dedication or loyaltyB2formal

   The state of being dedicated to a cause, activity, or person.

   Hingabe

   • Her commitment to the team is admirable.
   • The organization values commitment and hard work.
   • He showed great commitment to his studies.

   Synonymeallegiancededicationdevotionfaithfulnessfidelityloyaltysteadfastness

   Antonymeapathydisloyaltyindifference

3. Financial or resource allocationC1formal

   An amount of money or resources that must be spent on something.

   Finanzielle Verpflichtung

   • The company has a large financial commitment to the new project.
   • They made a commitment of $1 million to the charity.
   • The government's commitment to healthcare has increased.

   Synonymeallocationappropriationexpenditureinvestmentliabilityobligationoutlaypledge