committing
kəˈmɪtɪŋ
Definition

Definition of committing - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
generalthe act of carrying out or performing an action
  • The committing of the crime shocked the community.
2.
technologyTECH.the act of making changes permanent in a systemTECH.
  • The committing of the update fixed the bug.

Adjective

1.
ongoing actionin the process of performing an act
  • The committing individual was caught in the act.
engaging executing performing
2.
dedicatedengaged in a commitment or act
  • The committing party must fulfill their obligations.
dedicated devoted engaged
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Expressions with committing

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in a way that avoids making a firm decision
She smiled and answered vaguely, without committing herself to either proposal.
legal official who holds hearings and decides on trial detention
The committing magistrate decided to hold the suspect for trial.

Origin of committing

Latin, committere (to join together)

Terms with committing included in their meaning

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legal
reason for committing a crime
cautious try
try something cautiously before fully committing
cautious try
try something cautiously before fully committing
cautious action
try something new or explore before deciding or committing
flexibility
maintain flexibility by not committing to one option
learning
the act of committing information to memory
criminal acts
start committing several crimes one after another
committing to facility
process of placing someone in a restrictive facility

Examples of committing in a sentence

  • The committing of vandalism after midnight led to extra patrols.
  • The committing of the transaction failed after the network dropped.
  • Before the release, the committing of his code triggered the test suite.
  • The committing team was praised for their dedication.
  • A committing group was seen working late hours.
  • The committing members attended every meeting.

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  1. French:commission, commettant, ...
  2. German:Begehung, handelnd, ...
  3. Italian:commissione, in procinto di agire, ...
  4. Spanish:comisión, en acción, ...
  5. Portuguese:cometimento, em execução, ...
  6. Chinese:实施, 正在进行的, ...
  7. Japanese:犯行, 行為を行っている, ...
  8. Arabic:اِرْتِكَاب, مُرْتَكِب, ...
  9. Hebrew:בִּיצוּעַ, מְבַצֵּעַ, ...
  10. Russian:совершение, совершающий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:скоєння, виконуючий, ...
  12. Hindi:किया जाना, कार्यरत, ...
commit
kəˈmɪt
committed

Definition of commit - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
crimedo something bad like a crime or sin
  • He committed a serious crime last year.
carry out execute perpetrate
2.
commitmentpledge or bind to a certain course
  • He committed himself to improving his skills..
pledge promise
3.
institutionUSofficially send someone to a hospital or prisonUS
  • The judge committed him to a mental institution.
confine detain institutionalize
4.
entrustgive in trust or charge to someone
  • She committed the keys to her neighbor.
5.
technologyTECH.make a set of changes permanent in computingTECH.
  • He committed the changes to the database.
apply execute finalize
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Expressions with commit

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learn something by heart
He committed the speech to memory before the presentation.
kill someone on purpose in a way that is illegal
He was arrested because he tried to commit murder.
dedicate time and effort to a project
She decided to commit to a project for the next six months.
learn by heart for later recall
She committed the poem to memory for the recital.
make a serious promise or decision to carry out an action
They commit to doing regular safety checks on all equipment.
engage in a sexual relationship outside marriage
He was accused of committing adultery with his colleague.

Origin of commit

Latin, committere (to entrust)

Examples of commit in a sentence

  • He committed an offense against the law.
  • She committed to the new project with enthusiasm.
  • They committed their resources to the charity.
  • They decided to commit her to the local hospital.
  • He was committed to prison after the trial.
  • The captain committed the vessel to an experienced pilot.

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  1. French:commettre, s'engager, ...
  2. German:begehen, verpflichten, ...
  3. Italian:commettere, impegnarsi, ...
  4. Spanish:cometer, obligarse, ...
  5. Portuguese:cometer, engajar-se, ...
  6. Chinese:犯, 致力于, ...
  7. Japanese:犯す, 誓う, ...
  8. Arabic:ارْتَكَبَ, التزم, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְבַצֵּעַ, לְהִתְחַיֵּב, ...
  10. Russian:совершать, обязаться, ...
  11. Ukrainian:вчиняти, присвятити себе, ...
  12. Hindi:अपराध करना, प्रतिबद्ध होना, ...
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