pledge🔊

To make a solemn promise (to do something). +

To deposit something as a security; to pawn.

To give assurance of friendship by the act of drinking; to drink to one's health.

A solemn promise to do something. +

{{lb|en|with (the)}} A promise to abstain from drinking alcohol.

An asset or person temporarily handed over to guarantee the fulfilment of something promised, under threat of permanent loss of the thing handed over; surety, security, hostage.

(law) A bailment of personal property to secure payment of a debt without transfer of title.

The personal property so pledged, to be kept until the debt is paid.

(college slang) A person who has taken a pledge of allegiance to a college fraternity, but is not yet formally approved.

A drinking toast.