enterprise — a business organization, especially a commercial company
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a business organization, especially a commercial company
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈentərpraɪz/
Example Sentences
- His pizza delivery enterprise started with just one bicycle.
- The moon colonization enterprise sounds like science fiction.
- My grandmother's cookie enterprise conquered the whole neighborhood.
enterprise
NOUN[/ˈentərpraɪz/]
a business organization, especially a commercial company
The enterprise launched an ambitious project to build electric buses.
The enterprise entered a difficult challenge and eventually won a huge prize. (ENTER + PRIZE → enter a big challenge and win a big prize)
The enterprise advertised its new idea and finally realized its dream.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'entreprendre' meaning 'to undertake', derived from Latin 'prendere' (to take) combined with the prefix 'entre-' (between). The word entered English in the 15th century with the sense of an ambitious undertaking or business venture.
Breakdown
entre- (between) + -prise (from prendere, to take) = enterprise (a venture or undertaking one takes between themselves and others)
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📝Examples
“His pizza delivery enterprise started with just one bicycle.”
“The moon colonization enterprise sounds like science fiction.”
“My grandmother's cookie enterprise conquered the whole neighborhood.”
“The software enterprise grew from a garage startup to a global company.”
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