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    Undertaking

    /ˌʌn.dɚˈteɪ.kɪŋ/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    A task or project that is undertaken.
    The team committed to a challenging undertaking to revamp the entire website.
    A formal pledge or promise.
    He gave an undertaking to complete the work by the end of the month.
    An important or complex piece of work.
    Starting a new business is a significant undertaking that requires careful planning.
    verb
    To take on or accept a responsibility or task.
    She decided to undertake the leadership role in the project.

    Etymology

    From Middle English 'undertaking', from the verb 'under-take'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To take on an undertaking
    To accept a task or responsibility.
    A large undertaking
    A project or task that is considerable in size or scope.
    To undertake a journey
    To commit to going on a trip or travel.

    Related Words

    commitment
    A promise or firm decision to do something.
    task
    A piece of work assigned or done as part of one's duties.
    responsibility
    The state or fact of having a duty to deal with something.

    Slang Meanings

    A big deal or challenging project.
    That event planning is quite an undertaking, but it'll be worth it!
    A risky endeavor, often used in a humorous context.
    Climbing that mountain without proper gear is a crazy undertaking!