figurative. The giving up or devoting (of oneself, one's time, labour, etc.) to the service of a person or to the pursuit of a purpose.

The quality of being devoted or zealously addicted.

The quality or state of being engaged, occupied, or interested; devotion to a purpose.

The state or quality of being dedicated to a cause, ideology, activity, etc.; the action of devoting oneself to something or someone; devotion…