undertaking

[uhn-der-tey-king, uhn-der-tey-, uhn-der-tey-king] / ˌʌn dərˈteɪ kɪŋ, ˈʌn dərˌteɪ-, ˈʌn dərˌteɪ kɪŋ /

NOUN

endeavor, attempt

Synonyms

STRONGEST

affair effort enterprise experiment operation project proposition task venture

STRONG

adventure business deal engagement essay game happening hassle hazard job move outfit play pursuit shop striving struggle thing trial try work

WEAK

what one is into

Antonyms

STRONGEST

idleness inactivity passivity

STRONG

fun inaction peace surrender unemployment

WEAK

abstention

Example Sentences

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The county is also undertaking efforts to reduce vegetation on untamed land beyond the suburban streets of Altadena and Sunset Mesa.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026

"The Review found evidence of recurring examples of failure to protect the dignity of the deceased… including inadequate arrangements for undertaking paediatric post-mortems," Ockenden said in her report.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

"That's a massive logistical undertaking, even in peace time," said Elisabeth Braw, a maritime security expert at the Atlantic Council.

From Barron's • Jun. 16, 2026

My elderly parents will be moving into my home so I’m undertaking a $170,000 remodeling.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 15, 2026

I meant it and I will honor that undertaking.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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