The meaning of COMMITMENT is an agreement or pledge to do something in the future; especially : an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date. How to use commitment in a sentence.

Players must make a commitment to play for a full season. Can you give a commitment that the money will be made available? The government reaffirmed its commitment to the peace process. The …

COMMITMENT definition: the act of committing. See examples of commitment used in a sentence.

Definition of commitment noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

A commitment is something which regularly takes up some of your time because of an agreement you have made or because of responsibilities that you have. I've got a lot of commitments.

com•mit•ment /kəˈmɪtmənt/ n. [countable] a firm promise or pledge: He made a commitment to his wife. a strong or firm belief shown by one's actions; loyalty:[uncountable] a lifetime of commitment to the …

Jan 18, 2026 · commitment (countable and uncountable, plural commitments) The act of sending a legislative bill to committee for review. Official consignment sending a person to prison or a mental …

Are you willing to make a commitment to our cause? He questions the company's commitment to safety. Some of his teammates said he showed a lack of commitment (to the team). The boss noticed her …

Making a commitment involves dedicating yourself to something, like a person or a cause. Before you make a commitment, think carefully. A commitment obligates you to do something. Some …

I have too many commitments at the moment to do an evening class. Having a dog is a big commitment.