Commit meaning in English
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Definition
to commit: to promise, to oblige oneself to; to dedicate, to devote
We are committed to excellent customer service. We promise to give the best service we can.
to commit a crime to break the law, to do something illegal
to commit murder to kill a person
to commit suicide to kill oneself
a commitment: a promise, an obligation
I've made a commitment to this company for the next five years. I have promised to stay with them for five years.
Examples
- "For your information, we here at Delavigne are committed to the creation of the world's best and safest fragrances and cosmetics."
- "It's not that I'm scared of committing to Betty, it's just that with my history, I'm afraid it might be impossible."
- "Your commitment to daily English lessons has shown me how earnestly you desire to converse in the language of Shakespeare."
- "You each had the opportunity - and motive - to kill Stink... but now I'm going to tell you exactly who committed the terrible crime of doggy murder!"
- "Without commitment!"
- "It's not that I'm scared of committing to Betty, it's just that with my history I'm afraid it might be impossible."
- "Our commitment to our customers has always set us apart from our competitors, and it's time to dedicate some serious resources to a full-time staff with their own space."
- "For your information, we here at Delavigne are committed to making the world's best fragrances and cosmetics."
- "Though I'm deeply disturbed by your behavior, I am committed to helping you become a less disgusting human being through my life coaching."
- "Our commitment to our customers has always been what sets us apart from our competitors, and it's time to dedicate some serious resources to a full time staff with their own space."
- "Because technically you'd be committing fraud!"
Exercise 1
In the text above, find the synonym for the following words:
Example:
perfume = ?
You should type the word "fragrance" (from the sentence "we here at Delavigne are committed to making the world's best fragrances...")
old =
dedicated =
exhaustive =
Example:
perfume = ?
You should type the word "fragrance" (from the sentence "we here at Delavigne are committed to making the world's best fragrances...")
old =
dedicated =
exhaustive =
In the text above, find the synonym for the following words:
Example:
perfume = ?
You should type the word "fragrance" (from the sentence "we here at Delavigne are committed to making the world's best fragrances...")
old = elderly 1
dedicated = committed 2
exhaustive = comprehensive 3
Example:
perfume = ?
You should type the word "fragrance" (from the sentence "we here at Delavigne are committed to making the world's best fragrances...")
old = elderly 1
dedicated = committed 2
exhaustive = comprehensive 3
1 elderly: "Elderly" is a synonym for "old". It is a polite term often used in place of "old".
2 committed: "Committed" is a synonym for "dedicated". Here it expresses that the Delavigne Corporation is devoted to charitable causes.
3 comprehensive: "Comprehensive" is a synonym for "exhaustive". Here it refers to the list of ingredients which Karl Kraut has requested.
Exercise 2
Fill in the blanks below with some sales terms which were used in this dialogue.
This noun describes a "price reduction" or a cut in the normal price. "We will give you a on this rug if you pay right away."
This noun describes an "engagement" which often includes a financial obligation. "The service is completely free. Without ."
In business contexts, this noun is synonymous with "costs" and "prices". In other contexts, it describes a "frequency" or "proportion". "Our are competitive with the leaders in the market."
This noun describes a "price reduction" or a cut in the normal price. "We will give you a on this rug if you pay right away."
This noun describes an "engagement" which often includes a financial obligation. "The service is completely free. Without ."
In business contexts, this noun is synonymous with "costs" and "prices". In other contexts, it describes a "frequency" or "proportion". "Our are competitive with the leaders in the market."
Fill in the blanks below with some sales terms which were used in this dialogue.
This noun describes a "price reduction" or a cut in the normal price. "We will give you a discount 1 on this rug if you pay right away."
This noun describes an "engagement" which often includes a financial obligation. "The service is completely free. Without commitment 2."
In business contexts, this noun is synonymous with "costs" and "prices". In other contexts, it describes a "frequency" or "proportion". "Our rates 3 are competitive with the leaders in the market."
This noun describes a "price reduction" or a cut in the normal price. "We will give you a discount 1 on this rug if you pay right away."
This noun describes an "engagement" which often includes a financial obligation. "The service is completely free. Without commitment 2."
In business contexts, this noun is synonymous with "costs" and "prices". In other contexts, it describes a "frequency" or "proportion". "Our rates 3 are competitive with the leaders in the market."
1 discount: A "discount" is a "reduction" in the normal or standard price, for example: I can give you a discount if you buy more than 10. In this conversation, Quentin says that he and Brian "could even discuss discounts" if the Delavigne Corporation decides to buy the Frantastiques method. Brian replies by saying "Discounts? You said the magic word Quentin", which means that Brian thinks that discounts are a good thing, which could convince Delavigne to purchase the training.
2 commitment: A "commitment" is an obligation or promise, often financial. Quentin says that "the trial version (of Frantastiques) is one hundred percent free! Without commitment!", meaning that there is no financial obligation after the test has been completed. Note that "non-binding" is often used as a synonym for "without commitment".
3 rates: In a business context, "rate" is generally synonymous with "cost" or "price", but strictly speaking it is a fixed charge per quantity or per unit. Example: The rates of my English classes are 30 euros an hour. Quentin says that Frantastiques "sells annual subscriptions at very competitive rates", this means that the prices per lesson are not expensive and compare well to similar programs.
Exercise 3
In the text above, find the synonym for the following words:
Example:
perfume = ?
You should type the word "fragrance" (from the sentence "we here at Delavigne are committed to making the world's best fragrances...")
old =
dedicated =
exhaustive =
Example:
perfume = ?
You should type the word "fragrance" (from the sentence "we here at Delavigne are committed to making the world's best fragrances...")
old =
dedicated =
exhaustive =
In the text above, find the synonym for the following words:
Example:
perfume = ?
You should type the word "fragrance" (from the sentence "we here at Delavigne are committed to making the world's best fragrances...")
old = elderly 1
dedicated = committed 2
exhaustive = comprehensive 3
Example:
perfume = ?
You should type the word "fragrance" (from the sentence "we here at Delavigne are committed to making the world's best fragrances...")
old = elderly 1
dedicated = committed 2
exhaustive = comprehensive 3
1 elderly: "Elderly" is a synonym for "old". It is a polite term often used in place of "old".
2 committed: "Committed" is a synonym for "dedicated". Here it expresses that the Delavigne Corporation is devoted to charitable causes.
3 comprehensive: "Comprehensive" is a synonym for "exhaustive". Here it refers to the list of ingredients which Karl Kraut has requested.
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