- [countable, uncountable] a promise to do something or to behave in a particular way; a promise to support somebody/something; the fact of committing yourself
- I'm not ready to make a long-term commitment.
- They have failed to honour their commitments.
- commitment to somebody/something The company has shown a commitment to diversity over the years.
- He questioned the government's commitment to public services.
- We're looking for a firm commitment from both sides.
- commitment to do/doing something This project demonstrates our commitment to improving the quality of the city's green spaces.
- They reaffirmed their commitment to work for peace.
- commitments under something Australia is determined to meet its commitments under the agreement.
Extra ExamplesTopics Discussion and agreementb2- The company is making a long-term commitment to breaking into the American market.
- The government avoided giving any commitments on pensions.
- The government has managed to gain the commitment of employers to the scheme.
- The president made a firm commitment to increasing spending on health.
- Is the government going to honour its commitments on the reduction of air pollution?
- This is part of the farm's continued commitment to preserving wildlife.
- The company's commitment to providing quality at a reasonable price has been vital to its success.
- She doesn't want to make a big emotional commitment to Steve at the moment.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- absolute
- complete
- full
- …
- degree
- level
- give
- make
- demonstrate
- …
- commitment on
- commitment to
- a lack of commitment
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- [uncountable] the desire to work hard and give your energy and time to a job or an activity
- He has demonstrated exceptional commitment and dedication.
- commitment to something commitment to education/democracy/social justice
- Not everyone will be happy with this level of commitment.
- She was criticized for her lack of commitment.
Extra Examples- Learning to play the violin requires strong commitment.
- his lifelong commitment to the socialist cause
- to demonstrate a commitment to human rights
- I was saddened to see their lack of commitment.
- They all played with commitment and determination.
- This post demands a high level of commitment.
- A career as an actor requires one hundred per cent commitment.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- absolute
- complete
- full
- …
- degree
- level
- give
- make
- demonstrate
- …
- commitment on
- commitment to
- a lack of commitment
- [countable, usually plural] a thing that you have promised or agreed to do, or that you have to do
- He's busy for the next month with filming commitments.
- Women very often have to juggle work with their family commitments.
- I don't want to take on any more commitments.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- big
- considerable
- major
- …
- have
- take on
- fulfil/fulfill
- …
- commitment on
- [countable, uncountable] a promise to pay for something, especially regularly; a promise to use resources in order to achieve something
- Taking on a mortgage is a huge financial commitment.
- commitment (of something) (to something) the commitment of resources to education
- Achieving success at this level requires a commitment of time and energy.
Extra ExamplesTopics Discussion and agreementc1- This will probably prove to be the largest financial commitment the industry has ever made.
- Buying a house is a big financial commitment.
- a heavy commitment of capital
- The war on poverty requires a commitment of resources from the developing nations.
- She can't meet her financial commitments.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- heavy
- time
- commitment of
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