Definitions for enterpriseˈɛn tərˌpraɪz

en•ter•priseˈɛn tərˌpraɪz(n.)

a project undertaken, esp. one that is important or difficult or requires boldness or energy.
a plan for such a project.
participation or engagement in such projects.
boldness or readiness in undertaking; adventurous spirit or ingenuity.
a company organized for commercial purposes; business firm.
Category: Business
(cap.) the prototype for the space shuttle, used for atmospheric flight and landing tests.
Category: Aerospace

1400–50; late ME < MF, n. use of fem. of entrepris, ptp. of entreprendre to undertake, OF, =entre-inter-+prendre to take (see prize1 )

en′ter•pris`er(n.)

enterprise, endeavor, endeavour(noun)
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
"he had doubts about the whole enterprise"
enterprise(noun)
an organization created for business ventures
"a growing enterprise must have a bold leader"
enterprise, enterprisingness, initiative, go-ahead(noun)
readiness to embark on bold new ventures

enterprise(noun)ˈɛn tərˌpraɪz
a business; = company
a very profitable enterprise
enterpriseˈɛn tərˌpraɪz
a large project
their latest ambitious enterprise
enterpriseˈɛn tərˌpraɪz
the development of business activity
a plan to encourage enterprise in developing countries

enterprise(Noun)
A company, business, organization, or other purposeful endeavor.
enterprise(Noun)
An undertaking or project, especially a daring and courageous one.
Biosphere 2 was a scientific enterprise aimed at the exploration of the complex web of interactions within life systems.
enterprise(Noun)
A willingness to undertake new or risky projects; energy and initiative.
He has shown great enterprise throughout his early career.
enterprise(Noun)
an active participation in projects

Origin: From via and , feminine past participle of entreprendre, from entre + prendre, from Latin inter + prehendo, see prehensile.

Enterprise(noun)
that which is undertaken; something attempted to be performed; a work projected which involves activity, courage, energy, and the like; a bold, arduous, or hazardous attempt; an undertaking; as, a manly enterprise; a warlike enterprise
Enterprise(noun)
willingness or eagerness to engage in labor which requires boldness, promptness, energy, and like qualities; as, a man of great enterprise
Enterprise(verb)
to undertake; to begin and attempt to perform; to venture upon
Enterprise(verb)
to treat with hospitality; to entertain
Enterprise(verb)
to undertake an enterprise, or something hazardous or difficult

Translations for enterprise

something that is attempted or undertaken (especially if it requires boldness or courage)

business enterprises; a completely new enterprise.

ondernemingAfrikaans
مَشْروعArabic
предпричтиеBulgarian
empreendimentoPortuguese (BR)
podnikCzech
das UnternehmenGerman
foretagendeDanish
εγχείρημα, επιχείρησηGreek
empresaSpanish
ettevõteEstonian
اقدام؛ کارFarsi
yritysFinnish
entrepriseFrench
יָזמָהHebrew
साहसिक कार्यHindi
pothvatCroatian
vállalkozásHungarian
usahaIndonesian
framtakIcelandic
impresaItalian
事業Japanese
(중요한 또는 어려운) 사업Korean
sumanymas,įmonėLithuanian
uzņēmums; pasākumsLatvian
perusahanMalay
ondernemingDutch
foretak, virksomhet, bedriftNorwegian
przedsięwzięciePolish
اقدام؛ کارPersian
تشبت، دستګاه، پروژه، په تيره هغه چه نوى پناكيږى، ټاكل (دنوو پروژو دبنسټ ايښودلوPashto
empreendimentoPortuguese
întreprindere, proiectRomanian
(смелое) предприятиеRussian
podnikSlovak
podjetjeSlovenian
poduhvatSerbian
företag, vågstyckeSwedish
บริษัทThai
girişim, teşebbüsTurkish
事業，企業Chinese (Trad.)
підприємствоUkrainian
دشوار اور حوصلہ مندانہ مہمUrdu
sự nghiệpVietnamese
事业，企业Chinese (Simp.)