What does UNDERTAKING mean?
Definitions for UNDERTAKING
ˌʌn dərˈteɪ kɪŋ, ˈʌn dərˌteɪ- for 1-3 ; ˈʌn dərˌteɪ kɪŋ for 4,5un·der·tak·ing
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Princeton's WordNet
undertaking, project, task, labornoun
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
"he prepared for great undertakings"
undertakingnoun
the trade of a funeral director
Wiktionary
undertakingnoun
Specifically, the business of an undertaker, or the management of funerals.
undertakingnoun
A promise or pledge; a guarantee.
undertakingnoun
That which is undertaken; any business, work, or project which a person engages in, or attempts to perform; an enterprise.
undertakingnoun
The act of one who undertakes, or engages in, any project or business.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Undertakingnoun
Attempt; enterprize; engagement.
Etymology: from undertake.
Mighty men they are called; which sheweth a strength surpassing others: and men of renown, that is, of great undertaking and adventurous actions. Walter Raleigh, Hist. of the World.
If this seem too great an undertaking for the humour of our age, then such a sum of money ought to lie ready for taking off all such pieces of cloth as shall be brought in. William Temple.
ChatGPT
undertaking
An undertaking is generally defined as a task, project, or work that requires significant effort or commitment to complete. It can also refer to a promise or guarantee that something will be done or carried out. The term can be used in business, legal, and general contexts.
Webster Dictionary
Undertaking
of Undertake
Undertakingnoun
the act of one who undertakes, or engages in, any project or business
Undertakingnoun
that which is undertaken; any business, work, or project which a person engages in, or attempts to perform; an enterprise
Undertakingnoun
specifically, the business of an undertaker, or the management of funerals
Undertakingnoun
a promise or pledge; a guarantee
Wikidata
Undertaking
Undertaking or overtaking on the inside refers to the practice of overtaking a slower vehicle on a road using the lane that is kerb side of the vehicle being passed; that is to say, a lane to the left of the vehicle in countries where driving is on the left, or a lane to the right of the vehicle in countries where driving is on the right. The practice of undertaking, therefore, may only usually occur on a motorway or other road where there is more than one lane in the same direction or when the width of the roads makes this possible. Many countries consider undertaking dangerous and therefore designate it a driving offence, however most countries make the distinction between involuntary undertaking as opposed to the deliberate attempt to pass a slower moving vehicle for one's own benefit.
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Nouns Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'UNDERTAKING' in Nouns Frequency: #2220
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of UNDERTAKING in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of UNDERTAKING in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
Examples of UNDERTAKING in a Sentence
More people may die if we don't coordinate, how do we get over 300 million Americans vaccinated ? What's the game plan ? It's a huge, huge, huge undertaking to get it done.
We are constantly undertaking efforts to deal with misinformation. We have clearly stated policies and we have made lots of progress in many of the areas where over the past year.
To explore the whole moon at the level of detail required, that's a big undertaking, but long term, we should be keeping an open mind to that.
Writing is a solitary occupation. Family, friends, and society are the natural enemies of the writer. He must be alone, uninterrupted, and slightly savage if he is to sustain and complete an undertaking.
We’re viewing this as the opening skirmish in a broader campaign that Tallahassee is undertaking to completely redefine the state parks.
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