To make a commitment
Example: They make a commitment to long-term goals
Definition
"To make a commitment" means to promise or pledge to dedicate oneself to a specific task, cause, or goal, often implying a serious and lasting obligation. It involves intentionally deciding to follow through on responsibilities or agreements over time.
Etymology
The phrase "to make a commitment" comes from the word 'commit,' which derives from the Latin 'committere,' meaning 'to entrust' or 'to bring together.' Over centuries, 'commit' evolved to mean pledging oneself to a cause or obligation. The expression emphasizes the act of formally binding oneself to an undertaking.
