COMMIT TO

а> предавать, оставлять, посылать, отправлять I commit this evil book to the flames. The boy was committed to the care of his aunt. The criminals were committed to prison. The old man was committed to a hospital for mad people. б> держать обещание, выполнять обязательства He was a good worker who was committed to his family as well as to his work. I must go, I have committed myself to the club tonight and the members are expecting me. The doctor was committed to practical medicine. I should not like to commit myself to an opinion at this stage. в> фиксировать Don't commit your promises to paper. The actor committed the part to memory.