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undertakings

 

[ ˈʌndəˌteɪkɪŋz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

business

Projects or activities that require effort, planning, and organization to accomplish.

Synonyms

initiatives, projects, ventures

Examples of usage

  • The company has several major undertakings scheduled for this year.
  • Our team successfully completed the challenging undertaking within the deadline.
Context #2 | Noun

legal

Formal agreements or commitments to perform certain tasks or responsibilities.

Synonyms

commitments, obligations, promises

Examples of usage

  • The contract includes specific undertakings by both parties.
  • He provided written undertakings to fulfill his obligations.
Context #3 | Noun

general

Actions or tasks that are undertaken or carried out.

Synonyms

actions, efforts, tasks

Examples of usage

  • Her daily undertakings involve various chores and responsibilities.
  • The government's undertakings aim to improve public services.

Translations

Translations of the word "undertakings" in other languages:

🇵🇹 empreendimentos

🇮🇳 उद्यम

🇩🇪 Unternehmungen

🇮🇩 usaha

🇺🇦 підприємства

🇵🇱 przedsięwzięcia

🇯🇵 事業

🇫🇷 entreprises

🇪🇸 emprendimientos

🇹🇷 girişimler

🇰🇷 사업

🇸🇦 مشاريع

🇨🇿 podniky

🇸🇰 podniky

🇨🇳 事业

🇸🇮 podjetja

🇮🇸 fyrirtæki

🇰🇿 кәсіпорындар

🇬🇪 წარმატებები

🇦🇿 müəssisələr

🇲🇽 emprendimientos

Word origin

The word 'undertakings' has its origin in the verb 'undertake,' which dates back to the 14th century. The term 'undertaking' evolved from the idea of taking on a task or responsibility. Over time, 'undertakings' came to represent various projects, commitments, and actions that require effort and planning to accomplish. The usage of 'undertakings' expanded to encompass business, legal, and general contexts, reflecting the diverse nature of tasks and responsibilities undertaken by individuals and organizations.

See also: undertaking.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #7,794 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.