undertaking — a task or project, especially one that requires effort and planning
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a task or project, especially one that requires effort and planning
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈʌndərˌteɪkɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- Learning to cook for 100 people was quite an undertaking for a beginner like me.
- My cat's undertaking to catch the red laser dot has been unsuccessful for three years running.
- The company gave a written undertaking to reduce pollution by 50%.
undertaking
NOUN[/ˈʌndərˌteɪkɪŋ/]
a task or project, especially one that requires effort and planning
The undertaking of the major bridge project required careful planning and teamwork.
The explorer's undertaking of the dangerous mountain journey required great courage. (TAKING A BIG JOB UNDER YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.)
The team's undertaking of the project, committing to the plan, and accomplishing every goal led to success.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From the Middle English verb 'undertake,' combining the prefix 'under-' with 'take.' The word emerged in the 14th century from Old English and Germanic roots, where 'under-' means 'to support or manage' and 'take' means 'to grasp or assume responsibility for.'
Breakdown
under- (to support/manage) + take (to grasp/assume) + -ing (present participle/noun suffix) = undertaking (a task assumed and managed)
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📝Examples
“Learning to cook for 100 people was quite an undertaking for a beginner like me.”
“My cat's undertaking to catch the red laser dot has been unsuccessful for three years running.”
“The company gave a written undertaking to reduce pollution by 50%.”
“Organizing my mom's photo collection turned out to be a bigger undertaking than climbing Mount Everest.”
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