No. 4,529 in Portuguese
comprometer
"Comprometer" means "to commit" or "to jeopardize."
In a sentence
Eu me comprometo a ajudar no projeto.
I commit to helping with the project.
Here, 'comprometer' is used reflexively to express a personal commitment to an activity or task, emphasizing the speaker's dedication.
A decisão comprometeu toda a equipe.
The decision jeopardized the entire team.
In this context, 'comprometer' means to put at risk or endanger, demonstrating its usage in contexts that involve consequences.
Temos que comprometer os recursos para o planejamento.
We have to allocate the resources for planning.
Here, 'comprometer' refers to the act of assigning or dedicating something, such as resources, for a specific purpose.
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