com·mit·ment

/kəˈmıtmənt/ noun, pl -ments

1 [count] : a promise to do or give something

We've got commitments from several charities to donate food and clothing.

the government's commitment of troops to the region

I can't coach my daughter's basketball team. I have too many commitments already. [=I have too many things that I have promised to do]

It's been a struggle to balance my professional and family commitments. [=to do both what I have promised to do for my job and what I have promised to do for my family]

The church has a commitment to helping the poor.

Getting a dog is a big commitment. [=something that requires you to do a lot]

Opening your own business requires a significant financial commitment. [=it requires you to spend a lot of money over a long time]

2 : a promise to be loyal to someone or something

[count]

— usually + to

She isn't ready to make a lifelong commitment to another person.

Are you willing to make a commitment to our cause?

He questions the company's commitment to safety.

[noncount]

He's afraid of commitment. [=he's afraid of committing himself to a serious relationship with one person]

3 [noncount] : the attitude of someone who works very hard to do or support something

Some of his teammates said he showed a lack of commitment (to the team).

The boss noticed her strong commitment to her work.

No one doubts your commitment to the cause.