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by commitment
[baɪ kəˈmɪtmənt]
prepositional phrase
por compromisso
1.
as a result of a binding obligation or promise; through dedication to a cause or responsibility
She became a doctor by commitment to helping others.
Ela se tornou médica por compromisso em ajudar os outros.
2.
by virtue of being obligated or devoted to something
The project succeeded by commitment from all team members.
O projeto teve sucesso por compromisso de todos os membros da equipe.
3.
through formal agreement or contractual obligation
By commitment to the contract, he must complete the work by Friday.
Por compromisso com o contrato, ele deve completar o trabalho até sexta-feira.
Synonyms
by obligation
through dedication
by devotion
by promise
Antonyms
by chance
by accident
reluctantly
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
por compromisso
most common usage in Brazil
Portugal
por compromisso
standard Portuguese equivalent
General Brazilian
por obrigação
alternative when emphasis is on obligation rather than dedication
Related Idioms & Phrases
stick to one's commitment
honor a commitment
live up to a commitment
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