recommitment

recommitment

A prisoner faces recommitment to the correctional facility.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The act of committing again: "recommitment" refers to the action of committing something or someone again, such as to a prison, a committee, or a course of action.
    • A renewed pledge or dedication: It can also mean a renewed promise or dedication to a cause, relationship, or goal.
Usage Examples
  • (The act of sending the prisoner back to a facility.)
  • (The act of sending the bill back to a smaller group for more discussion.)
  • (A renewed pledge to stay married.)
  • (A renewed dedication to their practice schedule.)
Advanced Usage

  • "Recommitment to a cause": a renewed dedication to a principle or movement.

    • The activist's recommitment to environmental justice inspired others. (Her renewed dedication to the cause.)

  • "Recommitment of funds": the act of allocating financial resources again, often in a business or project context.

    • The company announced a recommitment of capital to renewable energy projects. (The decision to reinvest money.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Recommit (verb): to commit again.

    • The committee voted to recommit the proposal. (To send it back for further consideration.)

  • Recommittal (noun): a synonym for recommitment, often used in legal or parliamentary contexts.

    • The recommittal of the case to the lower court was necessary. (The act of sending it back.)

  • Commitment (noun): a pledge or obligation.

    • Her commitment to the project was unwavering. (Her dedication.)
Synonyms
  • Re-engagement: the act of becoming involved again.
  • Reaffirmation: a renewed statement of support or belief.
  • Reassignment: the act of assigning again, especially to a committee or group.
Phrasal Verbs
  • Recommit to (phrasal verb): to pledge or dedicate oneself again to something.
    • She decided to recommit to her fitness goals after the holiday break. (To renew her dedication to them.)
Related Idioms

  • Double down on: to strengthen one's commitment or effort, similar to recommitment.

    • The company doubled down on its recommitment to quality control. (It intensified its renewed dedication.)

  • Get back on the horse: to recommit to an activity after a setback.

    • After failing the exam, he got back on the horse with a recommitment to studying. (He renewed his dedication to studying.)