Sign/take the pledge
verb phrase
To make a public, formal promise that you will not do or will stop doing something, especially drinking alcohol.
My uncle took the pledge last year and hasn't touched a drop of alcohol since.
Often appears as...
- take the pledge of sobriety
- sign the pledge against
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb phrase
To commit oneself to a certain course of action or cause by making a formal public statement.
The presidential candidates were asked to sign the pledge to focus on climate change.
Often appears as...
- sign the pledge for
- invited to take the pledge
verb phrase
To make a public, formal promise that you will not do or will stop doing something, especially drinking alcohol.
My uncle took the pledge last year and hasn't touched a drop of alcohol since.
Often appears as...
- take the pledge of sobriety
- sign the pledge against
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb phrase
To commit oneself to a certain course of action or cause by making a formal public statement.
The presidential candidates were asked to sign the pledge to focus on climate change.
Often appears as...
- sign the pledge for
- invited to take the pledge
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Origins
Originated from pledges to abstain from alcohol, reflecting a serious commitment to a significant change.
Candidates for the club's membership are often asked to take the pledge to maintain its standards.
Pro Tip 2/3Total Commitment
Implies a total or absolute commitment, usually involving a lifestyle change or moral stance.
After witnessing the effects of smoking, he decided to take the pledge and quit for good.
Pro Tip 3/3Public Declaration
Often used in contexts where the pledge is made publicly, possibly in a ceremonial way.
The entire team took the pledge in front of their fans to play fair and with integrity.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Origins
Originated from pledges to abstain from alcohol, reflecting a serious commitment to a significant change.
Candidates for the club's membership are often asked to take the pledge to maintain its standards.
Pro Tip 2/3Total Commitment
Implies a total or absolute commitment, usually involving a lifestyle change or moral stance.
After witnessing the effects of smoking, he decided to take the pledge and quit for good.
Pro Tip 3/3Public Declaration
Often used in contexts where the pledge is made publicly, possibly in a ceremonial way.
The entire team took the pledge in front of their fans to play fair and with integrity.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Origins
Originated from pledges to abstain from alcohol, reflecting a serious commitment to a significant change.
Candidates for the club's membership are often asked to take the pledge to maintain its standards.
Pro Tip 2/3Total Commitment
Implies a total or absolute commitment, usually involving a lifestyle change or moral stance.
After witnessing the effects of smoking, he decided to take the pledge and quit for good.
Pro Tip 3/3Public Declaration
Often used in contexts where the pledge is made publicly, possibly in a ceremonial way.
The entire team took the pledge in front of their fans to play fair and with integrity.
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