enterprise

enterprise

noun

Definition of ENTERPRISE

1

a commercial or industrial activity or organization <the booming economy witnessed the launch of many small enterprises>

Synonyms business, company, concern, establishment, firm, house, interest, outfit

Related Words conglomerate, corporation, multinational; association, cartel, chain, combine, syndicate, trust; agency, dealer, outlet; microenterprise

2

readiness to engage in daring or difficult activity <the enterprise shown by the early developers and promoters of personal computers>

Synonyms action, aggressiveness, ambition, drive, go, hustle, initiative

Related Words grit, gumption, pluck, snap, spirit, spunk, starch; ambitiousness, killer instinct, overambitiousness; assertiveness, self-reliance; energy, hardihood, pep, vigor, vitality

Near Antonyms inactivity, inertia, passivity; diffidence, faintheartedness, timidity; hesitation, reluctance; indolence, laziness, lethargy

3

a risky undertaking <the general viewed the proposed invasion as a military enterprise that offered no easy way out>

Synonyms adventure, chance, crapshoot, enterprise, flier (also flyer), flutter [chiefly British], speculation, throw, venture

Related Words bet, hazard, stake, wager; liberty; dark horse, long shot, play

Antonyms sure thing