engagement

  1. Noun.  (countable) an appointment, especially to speak or perform.
  2. Noun.  (uncountable) connection or attachment.
  3. Noun.  (countable or uncountable) the period of time when marriage is planned or promised.
  4. Noun.  In any situation of conflict, an actual instance of active hostilities.

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