[{"word":"engagements","phonetics":[],"meanings":[{"partOfSpeech":"noun","definitions":[{"definition":"An appointment, especially to speak or perform.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[],"example":"The lecturer has three speaking engagements this week."},{"definition":"Connection or attachment.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[],"example":"Check the gears for full engagement before turning the handle."},{"definition":"(by extension, about human emotional state) The feeling of being compelled, drawn in, connected to what is happening, interested in what will happen next.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"The period of time when marriage is planned or promised.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[],"example":"We are enjoying a long engagement, but haven't yet set a date."},{"definition":"In any situation of conflict, an actual instance of active hostilities.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[],"example":"The engagement resulted in many casualties."},{"definition":"The point at which the fencers are close enough to join blades, or to make an effective attack during an encounter.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[],"example":"After engagement it quickly became clear which of the fencers was going to prevail."}],"synonyms":["action","commitment"],"antonyms":["apathy","disengagement"]}],"license":{"name":"CC BY-SA 3.0","url":"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0"},"sourceUrls":["https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/engagement","https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/engagements"]}]