undertaking

UK
/ˌʌndəˈteɪkɪŋ/
US
/ˌʌndərˈteɪkɪŋ/

Translations

undertakingnoun
undertakings
pl
UK
/ˌʌndəˈteɪkɪŋ/
US
/ˌʌndərˈteɪkɪŋ/
The new undertaking required a lot of investment.
Новое предприятие требовало больших инвестиций.
He gave an undertaking to complete the project by the end of the month.
Он дал обязательство завершить проект к концу месяца.
Starting a new business is a challenging undertaking.
Начать новый бизнес — это сложное начинание.
Additional translations
похоронное бюро
undertakeverb

undertaking

Gerund

undertook
Past Simple
undertaken
Past Participle
undertaking
Gerund
UK
/ˌʌndəˈteɪk/
US
/ˌʌndərˈteɪk/
взятьсяОбычно с дополнением «за»; о решении начать и взять на себя задачу.
She decided to undertake the project despite its challenges.
Она решила взяться за проект, несмотря на трудности.
обязатьсяОфициально-нейтр.; в значении «promise or agree to do something».
He undertook to complete the report by the end of the week.
Он обязался закончить отчет к концу недели.
Additional translations
предприниматьОбычно о мерах, шагах, действиях; книжн.
братьсяОбычно с дополнением «за»; разговорно-нейтр. о готовности начать дело или задачу.
Synonyms
take on
commit to
embark on
engage in

Definitions

undertakingnoun
A formal pledge or promise to do something.
The company made an undertaking to reduce its carbon emissions by 50% over the next decade.
A task or project, especially a large or difficult one.
Building the new bridge was a massive undertaking that required years of planning and construction.
The business of managing funerals.
He decided to go into the undertaking business after inheriting the family funeral home.
A business organization or enterprise, especially within the context of commercial or competition law.
Any undertaking with a dominant position in the market must avoid abusing its power.
undertakeverb
To commit oneself to and begin a task or responsibility.
She decided to undertake the project despite its challenges.
To promise or agree to do something.
He undertook to complete the report by the end of the week.