precommit

/ˈpriːkəmɪt/ or /ˈpriːkəmt/

Definitions

1. verb

to commit to a course of action or decision before it is necessary, especially in order to reduce the risk of future regret or to avoid uncertainty.

“She precommitted to a long-term lease on the apartment, hoping to secure a good price.”

2. noun

the act of committing to a course of action or decision before it is necessary.

“The precommit of the team to the project timeline led to a significant increase in productivity.”

Synonyms

  • commit
  • pledge
  • predecide

Antonyms

  • dawdle
  • hesitate