undertaking (ˈʌndəˌteɪkɪŋ
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Definitions
noun
- something undertaken; task, venture, or enterprise
- an agreement to do something
- the business of an undertaker
- informal the practice of overtaking on an inner lane a vehicle which is travelling in an outer lane
Synonyms
View thesaurus entryundertake (ˌʌndəˈteɪk)
Definitions
verb
- (tr) to contract to or commit oneself to (something) or (to do something) ⇒
to undertake a job
to undertake to deliver the goods
- (tr) to attempt to; agree to start
- (tr) to take (someone) in charge
- (intr) foll by for archaic to make oneself responsible (for)
- (tr) to promise
Usage examples
We'd known by our first winter that Le Haut Bois would be a hopeless undertaking.
, WHITE LIES (2003)He assures me that the Environment Agency, Wales, is considering undertaking further research into the issue.
New Scientist (1998)Drilling north of the Arctic Circle is a difficult and expensive undertaking.
Globe and Mail (2003)HIGHLANDS & Islands Enterprise (HIE) is undertaking a year-long review to modernise how it delivers services to businesses.
Glasgow Herald (2002)And since the good graces of the fairy world are essential to any mortal undertaking , the Wise Women are sent for.
, What the Bee Knows - reflections on myth, symbol and story (1989)