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undertaking
[ uhn-der-tey-king, uhn-der-tey- uhn-der-tey-king ]
noun
- the act of a person who undertakes any task or responsibility.
- a task, enterprise, etc., undertaken.
Synonyms: , , , ,
- a promise; pledge; guarantee.
- the business of an undertaker or funeral director.
undertaking
/ ˈʌԻəˌٱɪɪŋ /
noun
- something undertaken; task, venture, or enterprise
- an agreement to do something
- the business of an undertaker
- informal.the practice of overtaking on an inner lane a vehicle which is travelling in an outer lane
Word History and Origins
Origin of undertaking1
Example Sentences
JSO's model involved small groups of committed activists undertaking targeted actions designed to cause maximum disruption or public outrage.
Filmed in both cities with an international ensemble cast that includes real ballet dancers, it was a true cross-Atlantic effort — and a notably ambitious undertaking.
The leader stated the council had "to be undertaking a full job evaluation process" and it was "doing this in partnership with the trade unions using a nationally recognised job evaluation methodology".
But six months on, his bid to buy Royal Mail's parent company was cleared by the UK government after he agreed "legally binding" undertakings.
It avoids scandal, though, by being a seductive joy to hear and by not undertaking the riskier human desires of “Il Trionfo.”
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