undertaking
ˈʌndərˌteɪkɪŋ
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Definition of undertaking - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
tasklarge or difficult task or project
  • Building the bridge was a massive undertaking.
enterprise project
2.
commitmentformal promise or pledge to do something
  • He gave an undertaking to complete the work on time.
commitment pledge promise
3.
funeralTECH.business or trade of a funeral directorTECH.
  • He has been in the undertaking business for years.
funeral service

Adjective

challengingRareinvolving a lot of effort or difficultyRare
  • The undertaking project required a lot of resources.
arduous challenging demanding
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Expressions with undertaking

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perilous venture with uncertain outcomes
Starting a new business in a recession is a dangerous undertaking.
make a formal promise to do something
She gave an undertaking to complete the project on time.
project or activity carried out together by two or more parties
The two companies launched a joint undertaking to develop clean energy technology.
very large project or task needing great effort and many resources
Building the new bridge was a massive undertaking for the small town.
task or project with high moral purpose
She dedicated her life to the noble undertaking of helping the poor.
formal promise or obligation recorded in a signed document
The supplier gave a written undertaking to meet all safety standards.

Origin of undertaking

Old English, under (beneath) + tacan (to take)

Terms with undertaking included in their meaning

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endeavor
significant undertaking requiring considerable effort
activity
planned undertaking or activity
undertaking
significant and thrilling undertaking
business
undertaking with high risk and potential reward
risk undertaking
risk something uncertain hoping for a favorable outcome
video games
the activity of undertaking missions or tasks in games
hopeless task
undertaking with little chance of success
personality
boldness and initiative in undertaking tasks

Examples of undertaking in a sentence

  • Organizing the charity event turned into a major undertaking.
  • She signed an undertaking to adhere to the rules.
  • The company made an undertaking to improve safety standards.
  • The undertaking required careful planning and sensitivity.
  • He learned the undertaking trade from his father.
  • The undertaking task took weeks to complete.

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  1. French:entreprise, exigeant, ...
  2. German:Unterfangen, anspruchsvoll, ...
  3. Italian:impresa, impegnativo, ...
  4. Spanish:tarea, desafiante, ...
  5. Portuguese:empreendimento, desafiante, ...
  6. Chinese:任务, 艰巨的, ...
  7. Japanese:事業, 困難な, ...
  8. Arabic:مَشْرُوع, شاقّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:מִפְעָל, תּוֹבְעָנִי, ...
  10. Russian:проект, трудоемкий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:завдання, складний, ...
  12. Hindi:उद्यम, चुनौतीपूर्ण, ...
undertake
ˌʌndərˈteɪk
undertakenundertook

Definition of undertake - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
taskstart a task or responsibility
  • She will undertake the project next week.
begin commence initiate
2.
promise actionpromise or agree to do something
  • He undertook to finish the work by Friday..
agree commit promise
3.
drivingRareUKpass a vehicle on the curbsideRareUK
  • In the UK, it's illegal to undertake on the motorway.
overtake pass
4.
contractRareenter into a contractual arrangementRare
  • They undertook to supply the goods by December.
agree commit engage
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accept a duty or task
She decided to undertake responsibility for the new project.

Origin of undertake

Old English, under (beneath) + tacan (to take)

Examples of undertake in a sentence

  • They will undertake the responsibility of organizing the event.
  • They undertook to organize the annual event.
  • She undertook to help with the project.
  • He was fined for attempting to undertake on a busy road.
  • Drivers often undertake when traffic is heavy.
  • The company undertook to complete the project within a year.

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  1. French:entreprendre, s'engager, ...
  2. German:übernehmen, versprechen, ...
  3. Italian:intraprendere, promettere, ...
  4. Spanish:emprender, prometer, ...
  5. Portuguese:assumir, comprometer-se, ...
  6. Chinese:承担, 承诺, ...
  7. Japanese:引き受ける, 約束する, ...
  8. Arabic:اضْطَلَعَ, تَعَهَّدَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לָקַחַת עַל עַצְמוֹ, לְהִתְחַיֵּיב, ...
  10. Russian:взяться за, обязываться, ...
  11. Ukrainian:взятися, пообіцяти, ...
  12. Hindi:हाथ में लेना, वचन देना, ...
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