kəˈmɪt

Definitions

1. verb

to give or undertake to do something, especially a task or project, with a promise to complete it

“She committed to delivering the project within the next six months.”

2. verb

to send or transmit data or information to a central location for storage or processing

“Please commit the files to the repository.”

3. noun

a formal promise or agreement, especially one to perform a task or action

“The company made a commitment to reduce its carbon footprint.”

4. noun

the act of sending or storing data in a database, especially in a version control system

“The commit history of the project is available on the website.”

5. verb

to feel loyal or devoted to a person, cause, or activity

“He committed himself to his music and spent years perfecting his craft.”