enterprising

UK
/ˈɛntəpraɪzɪŋ/
US
/ˈɛntərpraɪzɪŋ/

Translations

enterprisingadjective
more enterprising
Comp.
most enterprising
Super.
UK
/ˈɛntəpraɪzɪŋ/
US
/ˈɛntərpraɪzɪŋ/
The enterprising young woman started her own business at the age of 20.
La jeune femme entreprenante a créé sa propre entreprise à l'âge de 20 ans.
enterprisinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈentəˌpraɪzɪŋ/
US
/ˈentərˌpraɪzɪŋ/
The enterprising students were busy organizing a community clean-up.
Les étudiants entreprenants étaient occupés à organiser une opération de nettoyage du quartier.

Definitions

enterprisingadjective
Having or showing initiative and resourcefulness.
The enterprising young woman started her own business at the age of 20.
enterprisinggerund / present participle
That is acting in the manner of undertaking or initiating ventures; proactively engaging in activity.
The enterprising students were busy organizing a community clean-up.