engagement

Plural

engagements

1. 1.An appointment, especially to speak or perform.

   • The lecturer has three speaking engagements this week.

2. 2.Connection or attachment.

   • Check the gears for full engagement before turning the handle.

3. 3.The feeling of being compelled, drawn in, connected to what is happening, interested in what will happen next.

   • Mr. Yudkowsky said OpenAI might have primed ChatGPT to entertain the delusions of users by optimizing its chatbot for “engagement”, creating conversations that keep a user hooked.

4. 4.The period of time when marriage is planned or promised.

   • We are enjoying a long engagement, but haven't yet set a date.

Overall

Uncommon· #3263

By learning goal

Everyday conversation

Rare

General reading & writing

Uncommon

Academic

Uncommon

Literature

Rare

Synonyms

• battle
• conflict

Word family

• engage