undertaking

[Un`der*takĀ·ing]

A promise or pledge; a guarantee.

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The act of one who undertakes, or engages in, any project or business.

Noun
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted; "he prepared for great undertakings"

Noun
the trade of a funeral director


p. pr. & vb. n.
of Undertake

n.
The act of one who undertakes, or engages in, any project or business.

n.
That which is undertaken; any business, work, or project which a person engages in, or attempts to perform; an enterprise.

n.
Specifically, the business of an undertaker, or the management of funerals.

n.
A promise or pledge; a guarantee.


Undertaking

Un`der*tak"ing, n. 1. The act of one who undertakes, or engages in, any project or business. Hakluyt. 2. That which is undertaken; any business, work, or project which a person engages in, or attempts to perform; an enterprise. 3. Specifically, the business of an undertaker, or the management of funerals. 4. A promise or pledge; a guarantee. A. Trollope.

The act of one who undertakes, or engages in, any project or business.

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Usage Examples

Writing is a solitary occupation. Family, friends, and society are the natural enemies of the writer. He must be alone, uninterrupted, and slightly savage if he is to sustain and complete an undertaking.

Leaders at the highest levels of our government are undertaking a deliberate and systematic effort to redefine our government, our economy and our country.

Among my activities was membership in the Boy Scouts I rose each year through the ranks, eventually achieving the rank of Eagle Scout and undertaking leadership roles in the organization.

When undertaking marriage, everyone must be the judge of his own thoughts, and take counsel from himself.

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Other Usage Examples

I realise that in this undertaking I place myself in a certain opposition to views widely held concerning the mathematical infinite and to opinions frequently defended on the nature of numbers.

I had never been to a fashion show before going to the Burberry show last month. It was an extraordinary spectacle. I was incredibly green and had no idea what an undertaking it is. I also have a new respect for models because they are so close to the front row and must be so self-conscious.

The undertaking of a new action brings new strength.

Every person who wins in any undertaking must be willing to cut all sources of retreat. Only by doing so can one be sure of maintaining that state of mind known as a burning desire to win - essential to success.

Your chances of success in any undertaking can always be measured by your belief in yourself.

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