undertaking
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un·der·tak·ing

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

Definition of UNDERTAKING

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

Examples of UNDERTAKING

  1. The restoration of the old theater is a huge undertaking.
  2. He advised us against such a risky undertaking.

First Known Use of UNDERTAKING

14th century

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