undertake
un
ˌʌn
an
der
dər
dēr
take
ˈteɪk
teik
British pronunciation
/ˌʌndəˈteɪk/

Definition & Meaning of "undertake"in English

to undertake
01

to accept or promise to do something particular

Transitive: to undertake to do sth
to undertake definition and meaning
example
Examples
The contractor undertook to complete the construction project within the specified timeframe.
02

to take responsibility for something and start to do it

Transitive: to undertake a responsibility
example
Examples
She undertakes the responsibility of managing the team's day-to-day operations.
03

to pass another vehicle on the inside while traveling

Dialectbritish flagBritish
Transitive: to undertake a vehicle
example
Examples
The driver undertook the truck, risking a collision due to limited visibility.
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