formal commitment

US: /ˈfɔːrməl kəˈmɪtmənt/

Definition

Definition of formal commitment - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

agreement

Rare

official promise or obligation recorded or expressed in a structured way

Rare

The company made a formal commitment to reduce emissions by 2030.
Formal commitment to transparency is outlined in the charter.
Without a formal commitment, the partnership remained purely informal.

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operator

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Expressions with formal

put on a formal footing

make something official or recognized by rules or agreement

They decided to put on a formal footing their partnership.

formal training

organized instruction with set courses usually provided by schools or training programs

She received formal training in graphic design at the local college.

formal do

event where people wear fancy clothes and act politely

We were invited to a formal do at the hotel.

formal communication

official exchange of information using fixed rules and set formats

Formal communication is required when sharing policy changes with all employees.

formal demand

official request for something made in a serious or legal way

The company sent a formal demand for payment to the client.

formal garden

garden with symmetrical layout and geometric designs

The palace had a beautiful formal garden with hedges and fountains.

Expressions with commitment

long-term commitment

strong decision to stay involved with something for a long time

Marriage is a long-term commitment for many couples.

firm commitment

strong and definite promise or pledge

She made a firm commitment to finish the project on time.

without commitment

adj.

not requiring long-term duty or promise in an agreement or arrangement

The gym offers a monthly plan without commitment for new customers.

binding commitment

promise or agreement that must be honored and cannot be ignored

Signing the contract created a binding commitment between the two companies.

commitment issues

difficulty in maintaining long-term relationships

He has commitment issues and avoids serious relationships.

commitment ring

ring symbolizing a serious relationship commitment

She wore a commitment ring on her right hand.

commitment to excellence

promise to maintain superior quality

Their commitment to excellence ensures customer satisfaction.

commitment-phobe

someone who avoids long-term commitments

He never stays in one job for long, he's a commitment-phobe.

financial commitment

promise or obligation to pay money, often over time

Signing the lease created a serious financial commitment for the family.

commitment fee

bank charge to reserve loan funds for a borrower

The bank charged a commitment fee for the loan.

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French:engagement formel, ...
German:formelle Verpflichtung, ...
Italian:impegno formale, ...
Spanish:compromiso formal, ...
Portuguese:compromisso formal, ...
Chinese:正式承诺, ...
Japanese:公式な約束, ...
Arabic:تَعَهُّدٌ رَسْمِيٌّ, ...
Hebrew:הַתְחַיְּבוּת רְשְׁמִית, ...
Russian:формальное обязательство, ...
Ukrainian:формальне зобов'язання, ...
Hindi:औपचारिक प्रतिबद्धता, ...
Bengali:আনুষ্ঠানিক অঙ্গীকার, ...
Catalan:compromís formal, ...
Czech:závazek, ...
Danish:formel forpligtelse, ...
Dutch:formele verplichting, ...
Greek:επίσημη δέσμευση, ...
Hungarian:kötelezettségvállalás, ...
Khmer:ការប្តេជ្ញាជាផ្លូវការ, ...
Korean:공식적 약속, ...
Persian:تعهد رسمی, ...
Polish:formalne zobowiązanie, ...
Portuguese (BR):compromisso formal, ...
Romanian:angajament formal, ...
Swedish:formellt åtagande, ...
Thai:คำมั่นสัญญาอย่างเป็นทางการ, ...
Turkish:resmî taahhüt, ...
Vietnamese:cam kết chính thức, ...

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