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    committed
    /kəˈmɪtɪd/

    adjective

    • 1. pledged or bound to a certain course or policy; dedicated: "a committed environmentalist"
    • 2. in or denoting a long-term emotional relationship: "a committed relationship"

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  2. very willing to give your time and energy to something: The level of the bid shows we are very committed and serious. Endowment savings plans are for the committed, long-term investor. FINANCE. money that has been committed to a particular project, investment, etc. is spent on that project: He had raised committed financing of £10.4bn.

  3. 1. : placed in confinement (as in a mental institution) committed patients. 2. : having made a pledge or commitment to someone (such as a romantic partner) or something (such as a cause) committed partners. a committed parent/teacher. strongly committed to the fight for equal rights. also : characterized by such a pledge or commitment.

  4. to express an opinion or to make a decision that you tell people about: I think I can come but I won't commit myself till I know for sure. It's fine to discuss some ideas, but don't commit yourself at this stage. We'd love her to join our new project but she seems reluctant to commit herself.

  5. Committed definition: bound or obligated to a person or thing, as by pledge or assurance; devoted. See examples of COMMITTED used in a sentence.

  6. COMMITMENT definition: 1. a promise or firm decision to do something: 2. willingness to give your time and energy to a…. Learn more.

  7. 1. To do, perform, or perpetrate: commit a murder. 2. To put in trust or charge; entrust: commit oneself to the care of a doctor; commit responsibilities to an assistant. 3. To consign for future use or for preservation: We must commit the necessary funds for the project. 4.

  8. If you're committed to something, you're pledged or obligated to do it. If you’ve already jumped out of the plane, you’re committed to your skydive — there’s no turning back!

  9. 1. : to carry into action deliberately : perpetrate. commit a crime. commit a sin. 2. a. : obligate, bind. a contract committing the company to complete the project on time. in a committed relationship. b. : to pledge or assign to some particular course or use. commit all troops to the attack. : to reveal the views of.

  10. adjective. /kəˈmɪtɪd/ (approving) willing to work hard and give your time and energy to something; believing strongly in something. a committed member of the team. They are committed socialists. committed to (doing) something The president is personally committed to this legislation. opposite uncommitted. Extra Examples.

  11. committed in British English. (kəˈmɪtɪd ) adjective. 1. having a strong commitment to an ideology, religion, etc. a committed socialist. 2. supporting; in favour of.