undertaking
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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
See Examples of UNDERTAKING
- The restoration of the old theater is a huge undertaking.
- He advised us against such a risky undertaking.
First Known Use of UNDERTAKING
14th century
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