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undertaking

 

[ ˈʌndəˌteɪkɪŋ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

business

A task or project that is taken on, especially one that involves a considerable amount of effort or difficulty.

Synonyms

enterprise, project, venture

Examples of usage

  • The company is currently involved in a major undertaking to expand its operations globally.
  • She viewed the renovation of the old building as a challenging undertaking.
  • Undertakings of this scale require careful planning and execution.
Context #2 | Noun

legal

A formal pledge or promise to do something.

Synonyms

assurance, commitment, promise

Examples of usage

  • He made an undertaking to complete the work within the specified timeframe.
  • The contractor provided a written undertaking to deliver the project as per the client's requirements.

Translations

Translations of the word "undertaking" in other languages:

🇵🇹 empreendimento

🇮🇳 उद्यम

🇩🇪 Unterfangen

🇮🇩 usaha

🇺🇦 підприємство

🇵🇱 przedsięwzięcie

🇯🇵 事業 (じぎょう)

🇫🇷 entreprise

🇪🇸 empresa

🇹🇷 girişim

🇰🇷 사업

🇸🇦 مشروع

🇨🇿 podnik

🇸🇰 podnik

🇨🇳 企业 (qǐyè)

🇸🇮 podjetje

🇮🇸 fyrirtæki

🇰🇿 кәсіпорын

🇬🇪 საქმე

🇦🇿 müəssisə

🇲🇽 empresa

Etymology

The word 'undertaking' originated from the Middle English word 'undertaken', which means to take on a task or duty. It has been used in various contexts over the centuries, evolving to represent both business projects and formal commitments. The term reflects the idea of embarking on a significant endeavor that requires effort and dedication.

See also: undertakings.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,888, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.