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undertaking

[ uhn-der-tey-king, uhn-der-tey- uhn-der-tey-king ]

noun

  1. the act of a person who undertakes any task or responsibility.
  2. a task, enterprise, etc., undertaken.

    Synonyms: , , , ,

  3. a promise; pledge; guarantee.
  4. the business of an undertaker or funeral director.


undertaking

/ ˈʌԻəˌٱɪɪŋ /

noun

  1. something undertaken; task, venture, or enterprise
  2. an agreement to do something
  3. the business of an undertaker
  4. informal.
    the practice of overtaking on an inner lane a vehicle which is travelling in an outer lane
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of undertaking1

Middle English word dating back to 1325–75; under, taking
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JSO's model involved small groups of committed activists undertaking targeted actions designed to cause maximum disruption or public outrage.

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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.

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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".

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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.

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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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