noun
1.
Synonyms: promise , plight, word
2.
the act or state of being engaged to be married
the couple recently announced their engagement
Synonyms: betrothal, betrothing, betrothment, espousal, troth
Related Word: pledge, plight, promise
Antonyms: disengagement
3.
a promise to be in an agreed place at a specified time, usually for a particular purpose
had an engagement with him for nine that evening
Synonyms: appointment, assignation, date, rendezvous, tryst
Related Word: arrangement, invitation; interview; get-together, meeting, visit
4.
Synonyms: employment 4, engaging, hiring
5.
Synonyms: battle , action