Engagement — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /in-ˈgāj-mənt/ en·gage·ment

Meaning & Definition of Engagement

Engagement (noun)

  1. an arrangement to meet or be present at a specified time and place
  2. a job or period of employment especially as a performer
  3. something that engages, pledge

Engagement (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the act or state of being engaged to be married

    "the fun couple recently announced their engagement"

    similar: betrothal, espousal, troth
    opposite: disengagement

  2. an agreement to be present at a specified time and place

    "a lifelong practice of marking all of my engagements on a weekly calendar"

    similar: appointment, assignation, date, rendezvous, tryst
    related: arrangement, invitation, interview, get-together, meeting, call, visit, schedule

  3. the state of being provided with a paying job

    "his engagement as a caddie at the golf club was his first work experience"

    similar: employ, employment, hire
    related: appointment, assignment, conscription, enlistment, recruitment, incumbency, tenure, occupation, place, position, post, situation, work
    opposite: joblessness, nonemployment, unemployment
    near: boot, discharge, dismissal, firing, removal, sack, severance, demotion, suspension, furlough, layoff, leave, liberty, retirement

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Engagement

The most common words with a similar meaning to Engagement:

betrothal, espousal, troth, appointment, assignation, date, rendezvous, tryst, employ, employment, hire

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Engagement

Words with the opposite meaning of Engagement:

disengagement, joblessness, nonemployment, unemployment

Related Words for Engagement

arrangement, invitation, interview, get-together, meeting, call, visit, schedule, assignment, conscription, enlistment, recruitment, incumbency, tenure, occupation, place, position, post, situation, work

Near Antonyms of Engagement

boot, discharge, dismissal, firing, removal, sack, severance, demotion, suspension, furlough, layoff, leave, liberty, retirement

Origin & Etymology of Engagement

First known use: 1617

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Engagement

Words & Phrases Containing Engagement

reengagement

Frequently Asked Questions about Engagement

What does "Engagement" mean?

"Engagement" means an arrangement to meet or be present at a specified time and place. As a noun, it is defined as: an arrangement to meet or be present at a specified time and place. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Engagement"?

Other words for "Engagement" include betrothal, espousal, troth, appointment, assignation, date, rendezvous and tryst. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Engagement" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Engagement"?

There are 31 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Engagement". Common alternatives include betrothal, espousal, troth, appointment, assignation, date, rendezvous, tryst, employ and employment.

What is the opposite of "Engagement"?

Antonyms of "Engagement" include disengagement, joblessness, nonemployment and unemployment. Near antonyms include boot, discharge, dismissal and firing.

How do you use "Engagement" in a sentence?

Examples of "Engagement" in a sentence: "the fun couple recently announced their engagement"; "a lifelong practice of marking all of my engagements on a weekly calendar"; "his engagement as a caddie at the golf club was his first work experience".

Is "Engagement" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Engagement" is a noun.

Is "Engagement" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Engagement" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Engagement"?

"Engagement" is pronounced /in-ˈgāj-mənt/ and divided into syllables as en·gage·ment.