undertake

Definition

  • v. enter upon an activity or enterprise
  • v. accept as a challenge
  • v. promise to do or accomplish
  • v. accept as a charge

Word forms

Past participle
undertaken
Past tense
undertook
Present participle
undertaking
Third person singular
undertakes

Example sentences

  1. vt.

    She decided to undertake the project even though it seemed difficult.

  2. vt.

    The company was chosen to undertake the construction of the new bridge.