The meaning of ENGAGEMENT is an arrangement to meet or be present at a specified time and place. How to use engagement in a sentence.

ENGAGEMENT definition: 1. an agreement to marry someone: 2. an arrangement to meet someone or do something at a…. Learn more.

An engagement or betrothal is the period of time between the declaration of acceptance of a marriage proposal and the marriage itself (which is typically but not always commenced with a wedding). During this period, a couple is said to be fiancés (from the French), 'betrothed', 'intended', 'affianced', 'engaged to be married', or simply 'engaged'.

ENGAGEMENT meaning: 1 : an agreement to be married the act of becoming engaged or the state of being engaged to be married often used before another noun; 2 : a promise to meet or be present at a particular place and time

A previous engagement is the perfect excuse not to go to the opera with your grandmother. An engagement also means an agreement to get married. The news of your engagement might please everyone you know except your fiancé's ex-girlfriend.

1. the act of engaging or the state of being engaged. 2. an appointment or arrangement, esp. to be somewhere or do something at a particular time. 3. an agreement to marry; betrothal. 4. a pledge; an obligation or agreement. 5. employment, or a period or post of employment. 6. an encounter, conflict, or battle.

Definition of engagement noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

An engagement is an agreement that two people have made with each other to get married.

An engagement is an arrangement that you have made to do something at a particular time. He had an engagement at the restaurant at eight o'clock.

An engagement is an arrangement that you have made to do something at a particular time. He had an engagement at the restaurant at eight o'clock.