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Engagement vs the engagement

Both 'engagement' and 'the engagement' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Engagement' is used when referring to the general concept of being engaged, while 'the engagement' is used when referring to a specific event or situation related to engagement.

Last updated: March 24, 2024 • 920 views

Engagement

This is correct. 'Engagement' is used to refer to the general concept of being engaged.

Use 'engagement' when talking about the act of engaging or the state of being engaged, such as in relationships, work, or activities.

Examples:

  • Their engagement was announced last week.
  • Employee engagement is crucial for a productive work environment.
  • Active engagement in class discussions is encouraged.
  • The company focuses on customer engagement through social media.
  • Parental engagement in children's education is important.
  • Engagement for the support of developing countries tax systems
  • Furthermore, several parties are not observing the Goma Act of Engagement signed in January 2008.
  • Engagement looks set for the honourable Ruth Elms, Daughter of Lord Elms of Framlingham, to this eligible young bachelor.
  • The Dundie Award for Longest Engagement goes to Pam Beesly. Pam, everybody!
  • Flores volunteered for the Female Engagement Team last year.
  • Calling the Sontaran Command Ship under Jurisdiction Two of the Intergalactic Rules of Engagement.
  • Gentlemen, these are your Rules of Engagement.
  • Rules of Engagement says we cannot touch them.
  • In 1985, Vietnam's Rules of Engagement were declassified.
  • The Rules of Engagement are approved.
  • The Union should employ the approach and principles of the New Deal for Engagement in Fragile States.
  • Engagement at national, regional and local level is necessary if real progress is to be made.
  • That's "Rules of Engagement."
  • It is expected that the Participants will not break the No Derogations Engagement set out in Article 40 nor otherwise depart from the rules of the Arrangement.
  • The Rules of Engagement required for the preparatory phase of EUMAM RCA shall be approved by the Council as soon as possible after the adoption of this Decision.
  • On 9 February 2015, the Council approved the Rules of Engagement of EUMAM RCA.
  • This authorisation shall include the powers to amend the planning documents, including the Operation Plan, the Chain of Command and the Rules of Engagement.
  • Rules of Engagement needed for the preparatory phase of EUFOR RCA shall be approved by the Council as soon as possible after the adoption of this Decision.
  • The Decision to launch EUFOR RCA shall be adopted by the Council following approval of the Operation Plan and of the Rules of Engagement necessary for the execution of the mandate.
  • On 17 March 2014, the Council approved the Operation Plan and the Rules of Engagement of EUFOR RCA.

Alternatives:

  • commitment
  • participation
  • involvement
  • interaction
  • inclusion

the engagement

This is correct. 'The engagement' is used when referring to a specific event or situation related to engagement.

Use 'the engagement' when talking about a particular engagement event, such as an engagement party, ceremony, or activity.

Examples:

  • They celebrated the engagement with a party.
  • The engagement lasted for two years before they got married.
  • I attended the engagement of my best friend.
  • The engagement ring was stunning.
  • The engagement announcement was in the local newspaper.
  • Taylor told me about you breaking off the engagement.
  • I broke off the engagement and moved.
  • The constitutionalisation process in which the Union is presently involved requires the engagement of mature European political parties.
  • President Sarkozy asked for the engagement of Parliament.
  • And when the engagement has been completed, all memory of you and your time together will be wiped clean.
  • No, the engagement is off.
  • I broke off the engagement and moved.
  • You've probably heard by now that Charlotte broke off the engagement.
  • I don't want him breaking off the engagement.
  • We are so looking forward... to celebrating the engagement to your own Spanish rose.
  • I've made up my mind to call off the engagement.
  • You were the one that called off the engagement.
  • These letters are enough to break the engagement.
  • His mother has demanded he break the engagement or suffer disinheritance.
  • But I thought Barbara had broken the engagement off.
  • Don't forget I'm to give the party to announce the engagement.
  • They broke off the engagement just before she was killed.
  • She called off the engagement with Charles for the sake of both our countries.
  • We're so excited about the engagement.
  • I'm going to end the engagement, I swear.

Alternatives:

  • the commitment ceremony
  • the engagement party
  • the engagement event
  • the engagement celebration
  • the engagement gathering

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