A task or venture with a particular goal in mind
“Frankly, I don't think so, even if the undertaking should prove risky and difficult.”
Effort expended towards a particular goal or aim
“To repair the noble structure and to re-lead the roof was a great undertaking.”
One's job or profession
“Her undertaking as a forensic expert informs and corroborates her photographic work and encompasses both social accountability and personal commitment.”
A line, area or field of business or work
“Even his chosen undertaking of editing his father's papers gave him no comfort.”
A deal or transaction between two parties
“It relates to an undertaking between the two Governments, and any complaint of failure to observe the undertaking should be considered.”
A formal pledge or promise to do something
“When we made the original deal, we gave an undertaking that we would let the Council see what we are doing.”
A matter or issue that one is dealing with
“A range of philosophical, cultural and psychological hurdles confront the multi-paradigm researcher, each of which renders it a highly problematic undertaking.”
An undertaking or course of action taken to achieve a particular aim or goal
A business, firm or enterprise
A strategy worked out in advance to achieve a goal
A test of the performance, qualities, or suitability of someone or something
The successful resolution of a task, goal or quest
The action of taking responsibility
An legal or formal agreeing to the action, proposals, or terms of another
The main area of study of a student
The quality of having a firm determination to do something
A vigorous struggle or scuffle, typically in order to obtain or achieve something
The conducting of trade, business or commerce
A typically complicated or compromising involvement with something
Present participle for to accept or commence a given responsibility or engagement
“To undertake the duties and responsibilities of a platoon sergeant, you are expected to be at the top of your game.”
(archaic) Present participle for to promise or make a guarantee to do something
“I undertake that they will not have perished in vain.”
Present participle for to take the first step into something
Present participle for to apply oneself to, or start work on, a given task or issue
Present participle for to make an effort at doing something
Present participle for to perform or execute an action or task
Present participle for to enter into a formal and legally binding agreement
Present participle for to be able to accomplish
(engage in) Present participle for to participate or become involved in
(turn to) Present participle for to start doing or becoming involved with
Present participle for to handle or manage many tasks at once
Present participle for to be bold or daring enough to do something risky or audacious
Present participle for to experience or live through something
Starting out
Present participle for to give assent to and act on a suggestion by another
Present participle for to become involved or associated with
Present participle for to administer, implement, or carry out
Present participle for to settle on a plan of action
Present participle for to pass a resolution
Present participle for to catch up with and pass while traveling in the same direction
Present participle for to enact or establish legally or legislatively
Present participle for to take action or do something
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