Commentary: ENGAGEMENT[+event][+military][+battle]
Examples:
The engagement of the two armies occurred at the outskirts of the city.
The tribunal concluded that the soldiers had obeyed the rules of engagement.
Mappings:
PropBank: engagement.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1
Commentary: ENGAGEMENT[+event][+social][+meeting][+prearranged]
Examples:
John has a previous engagement this evening and can't come to our party.
I rescheduled a lunch engagement in order to hear his lecture.
Mappings:
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 2
Commentary: ENGAGEMENT[+state][+social][+reciprocal][+betrothal]
Examples:
Sally and Pete announced their engagement at the company picnic.
Her engagement to him lasted only six months before they broke it off.
Mappings:
PropBank: engagement.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 3
Commentary: ENGAGEMENT[+event][+social][+hiring][+employee]
Examples:
Their engagement of a new nanny was done in haste.
The engagement of a private tour guide is still being discussed.
Mappings:
PropBank: engagement.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 4
Commentary: ENGAGEMENT[+event][+social][+performance][+paid]
Examples:
The jazz band has a 2-night engagement at the Plaza Hotel.
The agency has booked the dance group for several engagements on the east coast.
Mappings:
PropBank: engagement.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 5
Commentary: ENGAGEMENT[+event][+physical][+interlocking][+gear]
Examples:
The engagement of the clutch doesn't feel quite right.
The precision sanding ensures a smooth engagement of gears.
Mappings:
PropBank: engagement.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 6
Commentary: ENGAGEMENT[+activity][+social][+participation]
Examples:
The teacher tried to increase the children's engagement in class activities.
He is on trial for his engagement in insider trading.
Mappings:
PropBank: engagement.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 7