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Definition of pledging - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
promisesthe act of making a solemn promise or commitment
- Pledging to help the community is important.
2.
financethe act of depositing something as security for a debt
- Pledging jewelry for a loan is common at pawn shops.
3.
organizationthe act of formally joining a group by making a pledge
- Pledging a fraternity can be a long process.
Adjective
1.
commitmentmaking a solemn promise or commitment
- The pledging members vowed to support the cause.
2.
securityoffering something as security or guarantee
- The pledging assets were listed in the agreement.
Origin of pledging
English, pledge (promise) + -ing (action)
Terms with pledging included in their meaning
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legal
person pledging assets as loan security
finance
related to the act of pledging property as security
deal side
individual pledging to carry out a duty
Examples of pledging in a sentence
His pledging to remain sober marked a turning point in recovery. Pledging the car title allowed him to secure a short-term loan. The contract prohibits pledging company shares as collateral without board approval. Pledging the sorority required weekly service hours and meetings. She decided against pledging after learning the group’s rules. The pledging students signed the honor code.
Pledging volunteers committed to the year-long project. The pledging stocks were evaluated by the bank. Pledging properties were included in the collateral.
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- French:engagement, engagé, ...
- German:Gelöbnis, verpflichtet, ...
- Italian:impegno, impegnato, ...
- Spanish:compromiso, comprometido, ...
- Portuguese:compromisso, comprometido, ...
- Chinese:承诺, 宣誓的, ...
- Japanese:誓約, 誓約した, ...
- Arabic:تَعَهُّد, مُتَعَهِّد, ...
- Hebrew:הִתְחַיְּבוּת, נִשְׁבָּע, ...
- Russian:дача обещания, обещающий, ...
- Ukrainian:обіцяння, зобов'язуючий, ...
- Hindi:प्रतिज्ञा, वचनबद्ध, ...
Definition of pledge - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
contribute moneytr./intr. promise to contribute a sum of moneytr./intr.
- She pledged $500 to the charity fundraiser..
2.
commitmenttr. commit by a solemn promisetr.
- He pledged to improve the company's environmental policies..
3.
financetr. TECH. offer something as security for a loantr. TECH.
- He pledged his car as collateral for the loan.
Noun
1.
commitmentsolemn promise to do something
- She made a pledge to help the community.
2.
financeTECH. asset given as security for a debtTECH.
- He offered his car as a pledge for the loan.
3.
celebrationUK drinking toast in honor of someoneUK
- They raised their glasses in a pledge to the host.
4.
membershipTECH. US person in transitional membership phaseTECH. US
- The pledge must complete tasks before joining the fraternity.
Expressions with pledge
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make a serious promise to support a cause
She pledged herself to the environmental campaign.
make a formal promise to be loyal to someone or something
Every morning, students pledge allegiance to the flag.
declare support or loyalty to a cause or group
She pledged allegiance to the environmental movement.
make a serious promise or commitment
He pledged his word to support the project.
make someone promise not to tell a secret
He pledged her to secrecy before sharing the news.
commit to a cause or promise
Many activists signed the pledge to support environmental protection.
promise to abstain from sex until marriage
Many teenagers took a purity pledge at the event.
make a serious promise or commitment to someone
He gave his pledge to support the project.
person making solemn promise
The pledge taker stood proudly during the ceremony.
kept private because of a promise not to tell
The documents were shared under pledge of secrecy.
clause in a loan agreement preventing borrower from creating certain liens
The negative pledge ensured the company could not secure additional loans with its assets.
legal principle preventing denial of a pledged promise
The court applied pledge estoppel to enforce the agreement.
make a serious commitment to a cause
She will take the pledge to support the charity.
legal agreement to hold property until debt repayment
The dead pledge was signed to secure the loan.
give something as security for a loan
He put his car in pledge to secure the loan.
item given as security for a loan
She offered her jewelry as a safe pledge for the loan.
Origin of pledge
Middle English, plege (security)
Examples of pledge in a sentence
He pledged to donate $1000 annually. She pledged to donate half of her earnings. They pledged to support the new community center. She pledged her jewelry to secure the bank loan. The company pledged its assets for the financial agreement. He gave a pledge to donate annually.
The pledge was signed by all members. The house was used as a pledge for the mortgage. Jewelry was accepted as a pledge against the debt. At dinner, she offered a pledge to the newlyweds. The captain proposed a pledge to the retiring coach. Each pledge is assigned a mentor during initiation. The pledge attended all the meetings to learn about the group.
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- French:promettre de verser, promesse, ...
- German:zusagen, Versprechen, ...
- Italian:promettere, promessa, ...
- Spanish:prometer, compromiso, ...
- Portuguese:comprometer-se, promessa, ...
- Chinese:捐助, 承诺, ...
- Japanese:誓約する, 誓い, ...
- Arabic:تَعَهَّدَ, تعهُّد, ...
- Hebrew:לְהִתְחַיֵּב לִתְרוֹם, הַבְטָחָה, ...
- Russian:обещать, обещание, ...
- Ukrainian:пожертвувати, обіцянка, ...
- Hindi:धन देने का वचन देना, प्रतिज्ञा, ...
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