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English Dictionary - With Multi-Lingual Search Definitions engagement noun  (countable) an appointment, especially to speak or perform The lecturer has three speaking engagements this week. (uncountable) connection or attachment Check the gears for full before turning the handle. (countable or uncountable) the period of time when marriage is planned or promised We are enjoying a long , but haven't yet set a date. (fencing) the point at which the fencers are close enough to join blades, or to make an effective attack during an encounter (military) In air defense, an attack with guns or air-to-air missiles by an interceptor aircraft, or the launch of an air defense missile by air defense artillery and the missile"s subsequent travel to intercept. (JP 1-02 Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms). (military) A tactical conflict, usually between opposing lower echelons maneuver forces. (JP 1-02 Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms). (military) In naval paralance, the use of a munition, weapon or decoy to carry out an offensive or defensive action. In any situation of conflict, an actual instance of active hostilities. The resulted in may causualties. After enagement it quickly became clear which of the fencers was going to prevail. (rfc, numerous duplicate senses) Etymology: French, engagement      Full Definition of engagement  Find:   Words Starting With:   Words Ending With:   Words Containing:   Words That Match:    Translate Into:    Dutch   French   German    Italian   Spanish     Show 51015202550 results per page. Enter your search terms Submit search form   Web www.allwords.com Browse the Dictionary A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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