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undertake
[uhn-der-teyk]
verb (used with object)
to take upon oneself, as a task, performance, etc.; attempt.
She undertook the job of answering all the mail.
to promise, agree, or obligate oneself (followed by an infinitive).
The married couple undertook to love, honor, and cherish each other.
to warrant or guarantee (followed by a clause).
The sponsors undertake that their candidate meets all the requirements.
to take in charge; assume the duty of attending to.
The lawyer undertook a new case.
verb (used without object)
Archaic., to engage oneself by promise; give a guarantee, or become surety.
undertake
/ ˌʌndəˈteɪk /
verb
(tr) to contract to or commit oneself to (something) or (to do something)
to undertake a job
to undertake to deliver the goods
(tr) to attempt to; agree to start
(tr) to take (someone) in charge
archaic, to make oneself responsible (for)
(tr) to promise
Other Word Forms
- preundertake verb (used with object)
Word History and Origins
Origin of undertake1
Example Sentences
Having surgery is a big undertaking, though, with significant risks.
"Our teaching bursary scheme offers a payment to career changers undertaking graduate teacher training in hard-to-fill subjects, including computing science."
He was also ordered to undertake 60 hours of unpaid work and pay the police officer £100 in compensation.
Then came Marvel’s “Eternals,” a massive undertaking that thrust Zhao into the franchise machine and brought with it a bruising critical reception.
"It's astonishing that the government has undertaken no independent analysis before embarking on the biggest reorganisation of councils for 50 years," said Sam Chapman-Allen, chair of the District Councils' Network.
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