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.
2.
dedicatedengaged in a commitment or act
- The committing party must fulfill their obligations.
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
minor crimes
person committing minor illegal acts
crime
person or thing committing the most offenses
criminal justice
someone committing a crime for the first time
legal
formal accusation of committing murder
legal
formal accusation of committing murder
legal accusation
charge of committing murder
ongoing action
actively committing a harmful or illegal act
criminal act
act of committing a crime or harmful act
crime planning
thinking about a crime before committing it
criminal leader
person who leads others in committing crimes or causing trouble
security
small group planning or committing terrorism
crime
be pursued by authorities for committing murder
law
the act of committing a crime or error
legal
act of committing an offense or crime
legal
young person committing illegal acts
legal
person committing non-consensual acts with spouse
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.
As a committing individual, she never missed a deadline.
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- French:commission, commettant, ...
- German:Begehung, handelnd, ...
- Italian:commissione, in procinto di agire, ...
- Spanish:comisión, en acción, ...
- Portuguese:cometimento, em execução, ...
- Chinese:实施, 正在进行的, ...
- Japanese:犯行, 行為を行っている, ...
- Arabic:اِرْتِكَاب, مُرْتَكِب, ...
- Hebrew:בִּיצוּעַ, מְבַצֵּעַ, ...
- Russian:совершение, совершающий, ...
- Ukrainian:скоєння, виконуючий, ...
- Hindi:किया जाना, कार्यरत, ...
Definition of commit - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
crimedo something bad like a crime or sin
- He committed a serious crime last year.
2.
commitmentpledge or bind to a certain course
- He committed himself to improving his skills..
3.
institutionUS officially send someone to a hospital or prisonUS
- The judge committed him to a mental institution.
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.
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.
dedicate oneself to a cause or activity
She decided to commit herself to volunteering.
intentionally end one's own life
He decided to commit suicide after years of struggle.
record information in writing
The scientist committed the experiment results to paper.
do something that breaks the law or rules
He did not commit an offence during his probation.
lie under oath in a legal setting
The witness was found guilty of committing perjury.
order someone to be put in jail by law
The judge decided to commit to prison the accused man.
put information or agreement into written form
They decided to commit the contract to writing.
engage in self-destructive behavior or actions
He decided to commit hara-kiri by quitting his stable job.
send a case to trial after examination
The judge decided to commit for trial.
urge someone to perform a specific action
He told him to go commit uninstall.
do something wrong or not proper in behavior
He was accused of committing an impropriety at work.
burn something completely to destroy it
They decided to commit the old letters to the flames.
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.
Please commit these records to the archivist. She committed the new code to the repository. The developer committed the updates to the server.
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- French:commettre, s'engager, ...
- German:begehen, verpflichten, ...
- Italian:commettere, impegnarsi, ...
- Spanish:cometer, obligarse, ...
- Portuguese:cometer, engajar-se, ...
- Chinese:犯, 致力于, ...
- Japanese:犯す, 誓う, ...
- Arabic:ارْتَكَبَ, التزم, ...
- Hebrew:לְבַצֵּעַ, לְהִתְחַיֵּב, ...
- Russian:совершать, обязаться, ...
- Ukrainian:вчиняти, присвятити себе, ...
- Hindi:अपराध करना, प्रतिबद्ध होना, ...
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