re engagement
mənt noun
2.
an appointment or arrangement: a business engagement.
3.
betrothal: They announced their engagement.
4.
a pledge; an obligation or agreement: All his time seems to be taken up with social engagements.
5.
employment, or a period or post of employment, especially in the performing arts: Her engagement at the nightclub will last five weeks.
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engagement (ɪnˈɡeɪdʒmənt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a pledge of marriage; betrothal |
| 2. | an appointment or arrangement, esp for business or social purposes |
| 3. | the act of engaging or condition of being engaged |
| 4. | a promise, obligation, or other condition that binds |
| 5. | a period of employment, esp a limited period |
| 6. | an action; battle |
| 7. | (plural) financial obligations |
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Medical Dictionary
engagement en·gage·ment (ěn-gāj'mənt)
n.
The entrance of the fetal head or presenting part into the upper opening of the maternal pelvis.
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