Meaning & Definition of word "Undertake"

Undertake

/ˌʌndərˈteɪk/

1. To take upon oneself; to commit to do something.
- Example: She decided to undertake the responsibility of organizing the event.
2. To engage in or begin a task or project.
- Example: They will undertake a major renovation of the building next month.
3. To promise or agree to do something.
- Example: He undertook to complete the project by the deadline.
4. To promise or pledge oneself to a course of action.
- Example: The charity undertook to provide aid to those affected by the disaster.
5. To take upon oneself a risk or liability.
- Example: She undertook the financial risks involved in starting her own business.

●From Middle English 'untertaken', from Old English 'under' and 'tacan'.

undertake a task:

to begin and carry out a specific piece of work.

undertake responsibilities:

to accept the duties associated with a role.

undertake an adventure:

to embark on a journey or challenge requiring effort.

undertaking:

a task or project that is undertaken.

understood:

to accept or grasp the meaning of something.

Meaning: to take charge of something

● Example Sentence: He’ll undertake the planning for the party.

Meaning: to get involved in a project or task

● Example Sentence: She decided to undertake a side hustle.