Enterprise

/ˈɛn.tə.praɪz/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A project or undertaking, especially a bold or complex one.

Starting a small business is a challenging enterprise that requires careful planning and dedication.

A company or business, particularly one that is innovative or entrepreneurial.

The tech enterprise has developed a groundbreaking app that has transformed the industry.

The readiness to engage in daring or difficult actions; initiative.

Her enterprise in launching the new initiative earned her widespread recognition in the community.

verb

To undertake or engage in a venture.

They decided to enterprise a new approach to marketing their products.

From Middle French 'entreprise', meaning 'an undertaking'.

social enterprise

A business that aims to improve social conditions.

enterprise resource planning

Integrated management of core business processes.

small enterprise

A business with a small number of employees.

entrepreneur

A person who starts and operates a business.

investment

The action of putting money into a business for profit.

innovation

The process of developing new ideas or products.

To be enterprising.

He's really enterprise with his new startup, taking risks that others wouldn't.

Getting involved in a business hustle.

That side gig is just an enterprise for her to make extra cash.