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- DictionaryUn·der·tak·ing/ˈəndərˌtākiNG/
noun
- 1. a formal pledge or promise to do something: "I give an undertaking that we shall proceed with the legislation"
- 2. a task that is taken on; an enterprise: "a mammoth undertaking that involved digging into the side of a cliff face"
The meaning of UNDERTAKING is the act of one who undertakes or engages in a project or business. How to use undertaking in a sentence.
UNDERTAKING definition: 1. a job, business, or piece of work: 2. a formal promise: 3. the act of passing another vehicle…. Learn more.
Synonyms for UNDERTAKING: endeavor, struggle, attempt, striving, throes, bid, offer, essay; Antonyms of UNDERTAKING: repudiating, withdrawing, disclaiming, refusing, renouncing, disavowing, disowning, rejecting
to take upon oneself : set about : attempt; to put oneself under obligation to perform; also : to accept as a charge or responsibility… See the full definition
Definition of undertaking noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
noun. the act of a person who undertakes any task or responsibility. a task, enterprise, etc., undertaken. Synonyms: venture, effort, job, endeavor, project. a promise; pledge; guarantee. the business of an undertaker or funeral director. undertaking. / ˈʌndəˌteɪkɪŋ /.
to take responsibility for and begin doing something: [ T ] The president directed the Department of Justice to undertake an investigation of the allegations. [ + to infinitive ] I undertook to help him learn English.
noun. 1. something undertaken; task, venture, or enterprise. 2. an agreement to do something. 3. the business of an undertaker. 4. informal. the practice of overtaking on an inner lane a vehicle which is travelling in an outer lane.
1. A task or venture undertaken: Climbing the mountain was a dangerous undertaking. 2. The action of beginning a task or venture: the undertaking of the expedition. 3. A guaranty, pledge, or promise: gave an undertaking that he would not disclose trade secrets. 4. The profession or duties of a funeral director.
UNDERTAKING meaning: 1 : an important or difficult task or project; 2 : the business of an undertaker.
