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to undertake
01
to accept or promise to do something particular
Transitive: to undertake to do sth
Examples
The contractor undertook to complete the construction project within the specified timeframe.
Recognizing the urgency of the situation, she undertook to find a solution to the problem.
02
to take responsibility for something and start to do it
Transitive: to undertake a responsibility
Examples
She undertakes the responsibility of managing the team's day-to-day operations.
Students undertake research projects to deepen their understanding of a specific subject.
03
to pass another vehicle on the inside while traveling
Dialect
British
BritishTransitive: to undertake a vehicle
Examples
The driver undertook the truck, risking a collision due to limited visibility.
It 's dangerous to undertake vehicles on the inside, especially in heavy traffic where drivers may not expect it.
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