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pledging

UK
/ˈplɛdʒɪŋ/
US
/ˈplɛdʒɪŋ/

Translations

pledgingnoun
pledgings
pl
The pledging of allegiance to the flag is a daily ritual in many schools.
L’engagement d’allégeance au drapeau est un rituel quotidien dans de nombreuses écoles.
nantissementEn droit et en finance.
The pledging of assets was necessary to secure the bank loan.
Le nantissement des actifs était nécessaire pour garantir le prêt bancaire.
initiationDans le contexte des fraternités et sororités universitaires.
During the pledging period, new members learn about the history and values of the fraternity.
Pendant la période d’initiation, les nouveaux membres découvrent l’histoire et les valeurs de la fraternité.
Synonyms
commitment
promise
vow
guarantee
assurance
oath
pledginggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈplɛdʒɪŋ/
US
/ˈplɛdʒɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe someone or something that is in the act of pledging or related to a pledge.
promissoireRare; surtout dans un registre juridique ou formel.
The pledging agreement was reviewed by the legal team.
L’accord promissoire a été examiné par l’équipe juridique.
Synonyms
committing
promising
vowing
swearing
assuring
guaranteeing
binding
undertaking
avowing
covenanting
pledgeverb

pledging

Gerund

pledged
Past Simple
pledged
Past Participle
pledging
Gerund
UK
/plɛdʒ/
US
/plɛdʒ/
She pledged to donate a portion of her salary to charity every month.
Elle a promis de verser une partie de son salaire à l’association caritative chaque mois.
gagerAu sens de donner en garantie.
He pledged his car as collateral for the bank loan.
Il a gagé sa voiture pour garantir le prêt bancaire.
Additional translations
engagerDans la tournure « engager quelqu’un au secret ».
admettreDans le contexte d’une fraternité ou sororité.
boire à la santé deSens archaïque.
Synonyms
commit
promise
vow
guarantee
swear
bind
obligate

Definitions

pledgingnoun
The act of making a formal promise or commitment.
The pledging of allegiance to the flag is a daily ritual in many schools.
The act of offering something as security for a loan or obligation.
The pledging of assets was necessary to secure the bank loan.
The process of joining a fraternity or sorority, often involving a period of probation or initiation.
During the pledging period, new members learn about the history and values of the fraternity.
pledginggerund / present participle
Relating to or involved in the act of making a pledge or commitment.
The pledging members attended an orientation session.
pledgeverb
To make a solemn promise or commitment to do something.
She pledged to donate a portion of her salary to charity every month.
To formally promise to give or do something, often as a guarantee or assurance.
The company pledged to reduce its carbon emissions by 50% over the next decade.
To bind or commit someone to a promise or agreement.
He pledged his friend to secrecy about the surprise party.
To offer something as security for a loan or obligation.
He pledged his car as collateral for the bank loan.
To accept (someone) as a prospective member of a fraternity or sorority.
The sorority pledged thirty new students during rush week.
(Archaic) To drink to the health of (a person); to toast.
The guests pledged the victorious captain with goblets of wine.
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