1perpetrate or carry out (a mistake, crime, or immoral act):he committed an uncharacteristic error
2pledge or bind (a person or an organization) to a certain course or policy:they were reluctant to commit themselves to an opinion [with object and infinitive]:the treaty commits each party to defend the other [no object]:try it out before you commit to a purchase
(be committed to) be dedicated to (something):we are committed to the fundamental principles of democracy
pledge or set aside (resources) for future use:manufacturers will have to commit substantial funds to developing new engines
(commit oneself to) resolve to remain in a long-term emotional relationship with (someone):she didn’t love him enough to commit herself to him [no object]:once I commit I tend to get scared
(be committed to) be in a long-term emotional relationship with (someone):she loved a man who was committed to another woman
3 (commit something to) transfer something to (a state or place where it can be kept or preserved):he composed a letter but didn’t commit it to papershe committed each tiny feature to memory
consign (someone) officially to prison, especially on remand:he was committed to prison for contempt of court
send (a person or case) for trial in a higher court:the magistrate decided to commit him for trial
send (someone) to be confined in a psychiatric hospital:you guys would have had me committed
refer (a parliamentary or legislative bill) to a committee.
