make a commitment

[/meɪk ə kəˈmɪtmənt/]
verb phrase
fazer um compromisso
1. to pledge or promise to do something; to formally agree to take responsibility for something
She decided to make a commitment to her career and went back to school.
Ela decidiu fazer um compromisso com sua carreira e voltou à escola.
2. to dedicate oneself to a relationship, cause, or person
They made a commitment to each other on their wedding day.
Eles fizeram um compromisso um com o outro no dia do casamento.
3. to allocate or dedicate resources, time, or effort to something
The government made a commitment to reduce carbon emissions by 2030.
O governo fez um compromisso de reduzir as emissões de carbono até 2030.
In both American and Brazilian cultures, 'making a commitment' is highly valued, particularly in personal relationships and professional contexts. In Brazil, family commitments are especially emphasized, while in the US, individual career commitments are similarly significant. The phrase carries weight and implies a serious, binding promise.
NYC Slang
lock it in / ride or die with something
Synonyms / Sinônimos
pledgepromisevowdedicate oneselfcommit oneselfundertake
Antonyms / Antônimos
abandonneglectrenegeback outwithdraw

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fazer um compromisso
Standard and widely used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
fazer um compromisso / se comprometer
Common usage; 'se comprometer' also frequently used
São Paulo
fazer um compromisso / assumir um compromisso
Both forms equally used in business and formal contexts
Portugal
fazer um compromisso / comprometer-se
Portuguese variant; 'comprometer-se' more common in formal registers

Related Words

commitmentcommitteddevotionobligationresponsibilitydedication

Related Idioms & Phrases

make a long-term commitment
make a firm commitment
honor a commitment
live up to one's commitment
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