enterprise

[ˈɛntəprʌɪz]

enterprise Definition

• 1. a project or undertaking, typically one that is difficult or requires effort
• 2. a business or company

Using enterprise: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "enterprise" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The enterprise of building a new bridge was a massive undertaking.

• Example

  Starting a new enterprise can be risky but rewarding.

• Example

  The company is a leading enterprise in the tech industry.

• Example

  She has shown great enterprise in her work.

enterprise Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for enterprise

• venture
• undertaking
• project
• endeavor
• scheme

Antonyms for enterprise

• inactivity
• idleness

Idioms Using enterprise

• get down to business/enterprise

  to start working seriously on a task or project

  Example

  We need to get down to business if we want to finish this project on time.

• a going enterprise

  a business or company that is currently operating and making a profit

  Example

  The new owners were happy to take over a going enterprise rather than starting from scratch.

• put something out of enterprise

  to cause a business or company to fail

  Example

  The recession put many small businesses out of enterprise.

Phrases with enterprise

• free enterprise

  an economic system in which private business operates in competition and largely free of state control.

  Example

  The United States is known for its free enterprise system.

• social enterprise

  a business model that prioritizes social or environmental goals over profits.

  Example

  The social enterprise aims to provide affordable housing for low-income families.

• joint enterprise

  a business venture or project undertaken by two or more parties.

  Example

  The joint enterprise between the two companies proved to be very successful.

Origins of enterprise

from Old French 'enterpris', meaning 'an undertaking'

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Summary: enterprise in Brief

The term 'enterprise' [ˈɛntəprʌɪz] refers to a challenging project or undertaking, such as building a bridge, or a business or company. It can also denote initiative and resourcefulness, as in 'She has shown great enterprise in her work.' Phrases like 'free enterprise' and 'social enterprise' describe economic models, while idioms like 'get down to business/enterprise' and 'put something out of enterprise' convey urgency and failure, respectively.