long-term commitment
US: /ˌlɔŋˈtɝːm kəˈmɪtmənt/
Definition

Definition of long-term commitment - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

relationshipstrong decision to stay involved with something for a long time
  • Marriage is a long-term commitment for many couples.

Adjective

durationrequiring loyal involvement or obligation over a long future period
  • They avoided signing a long-term commitment with the supplier.
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Expressions with long

so longadv.
for a long duration of time
She waited so long for the bus.
before longadv.
happening soon or in the near future
We will arrive at the station before long.
long dropn.
significant fall or descent
He survived the long drop from the cliff into the water.
long goneadj.
no longer present or available
The opportunity to buy the house is long gone.
have a long facev.
look sad or disappointed
She had a long face after hearing the news.
long hauln.
journey over a long distance
The truckers prepared for the long haul across the country.

Expressions with term

blanket termn.
general label covering a range of concepts or items
'Smart device' is a blanket term for various connected gadgets.
term outv.
extend the duration of a loan
The bank agreed to term out the loan for another five years.
carry to termv.
complete a pregnancy until the baby is born
She decided to carry to term despite the challenges.
long-termadj.
lasting or extending over a long time
The long-term effects of the medication are still unknown.
in the long termadv.
over a long period of time
Investing in education pays off in the long term.
in the short termadv.
for a brief period soon after now
Prices may rise in the short term.
school termn.
period when a school holds classes
The school term starts in September and ends in December.
term papern.
long written assignment for a class during a term
I have to finish my term paper by Friday.
short-termadj.
lasting for a brief period
They decided on a short-term solution to the problem.
academic termn.
period when a school holds classes
The academic term starts in September and ends in December.

Expressions with commitment

firm commitmentn.
strong and definite promise or pledge
She made a firm commitment to finish the project on time.
without commitmentadj.
not requiring long-term duty or promise in an agreement or arrangement
The gym offers a monthly plan without commitment for new customers.
binding commitmentn.
promise or agreement that must be honored and cannot be ignored
Signing the contract created a binding commitment between the two companies.
commitment issuesn.
difficulty in maintaining long-term relationships
He has commitment issues and avoids serious relationships.
commitment ringn.
ring symbolizing a serious relationship commitment
She wore a commitment ring on her right hand.
commitment to excellencen.
promise to maintain superior quality
Their commitment to excellence ensures customer satisfaction.
commitment-phoben.
someone who avoids long-term commitments
He never stays in one job for long, he's a commitment-phobe.
formal commitmentn.
official promise or obligation recorded or expressed in a structured way
The company made a formal commitment to reduce emissions by 2030.
financial commitmentn.
promise or obligation to pay money, often over time
Signing the lease created a serious financial commitment for the family.
commitment feen.
bank charge to reserve loan funds for a borrower
The bank charged a commitment fee for the loan.

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Examples of long-term commitment in a sentence

  • Starting a business is a long-term commitment of time and energy.
  • She wasn’t ready to make a long-term commitment relationship just yet.
  • Adopting a dog is a long-term commitment responsibility, not a temporary hobby.

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  1. French:engagement à long terme, de longue durée, ...
  2. German:langfristige Verpflichtung, langfristig, ...
  3. Italian:impegno a lungo termine, a lungo termine, ...
  4. Spanish:compromiso a largo plazo, duradero, ...
  5. Portuguese:compromisso a longo prazo, duradouro, ...
  6. Chinese:长期承诺, 长期承诺性的, ...
  7. Japanese:長期的なコミットメント, 長期的な拘束を伴う, ...
  8. Arabic:الِالْتِزام عَلى الْمَدى الطَّويل, طَويل الأَمَد, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְחוּיָּבוּת לְטֶוַח אָרוֹךְ, אָרוֹךְ טֶוַח, ...
  10. Russian:долгосрочное обязательство, долгосрочный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:довгострокове зобов'язання, довгостроковий, ...
  12. Hindi:दीर्घकालिक प्रतिबद्धता, दीर्घकालिक प्रतिबद्ध, ...

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