principal commitment

noun phrase

UK /ˈprɪn.sə.pəl kəˈmɪt.mənt/

US /ˈprɪn.sə.pəl kəˈmɪt.mənt/

The most important promise you make to do something.

Finishing her homework was her principal commitment for the evening.

SYNONYMS

main promise top priority chief duty primary obligation core pledge

RELATED WORDS

responsibility dedication loyalty promise priority

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The main thing a person has agreed to give time or effort to.

His principal commitment is to his family.

3. The most important duty in a job or role.

For a teacher, the principal commitment is helping students learn.

4. A serious promise that comes before other promises.

She made her principal commitment to the team before joining the club.