1 ) in British Englishto enter a religious order and commit oneself to its rule of life by the vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience, which may be taken for a limited period as simple vows or as a perpetual and still more solemn commitment as solemn vows
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2 ) take vows
To commit oneself to a religious order.
Yes, I am taking vows and devoting my life to God.
My brother has taken vows and joined the priesthood
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