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engagements

[/ɪnˈɡeɪdʒmənts/]
noun
compromissos
1. Scheduled appointments or meetings
She has several engagements this week.
Ela tem vários compromissos esta semana.
2. Promises to marry; betrothals
The couple announced their engagements at the party.
O casal anunciou seus noivados na festa.
3. The state of being engaged or occupied
His engagement in the project was evident.
Seu envolvimento no projeto era evidente.
4. Military conflicts or battles
There were several naval engagements during the war.
Houve vários confrontos navais durante a guerra.
5. Acts of engaging or agreeing to do something
The engagements made by the company were binding.
Os compromissos assumidos pela empresa eram vinculantes.
Synonyms
commitmentsappointmentsbetrothalsobligationspledges
Antonyms
disengagementscancellationswithdrawals

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
compromissos
Most common usage for appointments and obligations
General Brazilian
noivados
Specific usage for marriage engagements
Portugal
compromissos
Standard term for appointments and commitments
Portugal
noivados
Term for marriage betrothals

Related Idioms & Phrases

break an engagement
honor one's engagements
prior engagements
social engagements
military engagement
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