Main Entry: un·der·tak·ing

Pronunciation: \ˈən-dər-ˌtā-kiŋ, ˌən-dər-ˈ; 1b is ˈən-dər-ˌ only\

Function: noun

Date: 14th century

1 a : the act of one who undertakes or engages in a project or business b : the business of an undertaker
2 : something undertaken : enterprise
3 : pledge, guarantee