commitment

com|mit|ment [ kə`mıtmənt ] noun ***

▸ 1 a promise to do something

▸ 2 strong belief in something

▸ 3 enthusiasm

▸ 4 duty/responsibility

▸ 5 use of money etc.

1. ) count or uncount a promise to do something:

commitment to: I want to honor my father's commitment to the people who have been farming here.

honor/fulfill/meet a commitment: He's a man who believes in honoring his commitments.

make a commitment (to do something): We've made a commitment to help, and we will.

2. ) singular or uncount a strong belief that something is good and that you should support it:

commitment to: The government has failed to demonstrate its commitment to the environment.

3. ) uncount enthusiasm for something and a determination to work hard at it:

I am delighted with the level of commitment you have all shown.

lack of commitment: Her laziness and lack of commitment are appalling.

4. ) count a duty or responsibility that you have accepted:

I can't do this job right now because of other commitments.

financial commitments: He may have a large income, but he also has huge financial commitments.

family/work/teaching etc. commitments: He couldn't join the class because of work commitments.

5. ) uncount the use of money, people, or time for a particular purpose