undertake

[ˌʌndərˈteɪk]

undertake Definition

• 1. commit oneself to and begin (an enterprise or responsibility); take on
• 2. promise to do or accomplish

Using undertake: Examples

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

• Example

  The company will undertake the construction of the new building.

• Example

  I cannot undertake to guarantee the accuracy of the report.

• Example

  He undertook to complete the project within a month.

• Example

  She has undertaken the task of organizing the event.

undertake Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for undertake

• assume
• shoulder
• tackle
• embark on
• engage in

Antonyms for undertake

• abandon
• give up

Idioms Using undertake

• undertake someone's cause

  support or defend someone's interests or rights

  Example

  The lawyer undertook his client's cause and fought for his rights in court.

• undertake a course of action

  decide to pursue a particular plan or strategy

  Example

  After careful consideration, the management decided to undertake a course of action to improve the company's financial performance.

• undertake a task

  agree to do a job or assignment

  Example

  She undertook the task of writing a report on the company's marketing strategy.

Phrases with undertake

• undertake a journey

  begin a journey, especially one that is long or difficult

  Example

  He undertook a journey to the Himalayas to study the local culture.

• undertake an obligation

  commit oneself to fulfilling a duty or responsibility

  Example

  By signing the contract, he undertook an obligation to complete the work on time.

• undertake a risk

  take on a situation that involves danger or uncertainty

  Example

  Investors who undertake a risk in the stock market may earn high returns.

Origins of undertake

from Old Norse 'undirtaka', meaning 'to take charge of'

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Summary: undertake in Brief

'Undertake' [ˌʌndərˈteɪk] means to commit oneself to and begin an enterprise or responsibility, or promise to do or accomplish something. It can be used in various contexts such as taking on a task, journey, obligation, or risk. For example, 'The company will undertake the construction of the new building.' 'Undertake' also appears in idioms like 'undertake a course of action,' indicating a decision to pursue a particular plan or strategy.