undertaking Meaning & Definition
What Does Undertaking Mean?
Undertaking is a noun that means The business of an undertaker, or the management of funerals. It can also mean A promise or pledge; a guarantee. As a verb, it means present participle and gerund of undertake. As a verb, it means To take upon oneself; to start, to embark on (a specific task etc.).
Word Facts for Undertaking
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈʌndə(ɹ)ˌteɪkɪŋ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | project, task and labor |
| Plural | undertakings |
Undertaking Definition (Noun)
- The business of an undertaker, or the management of funerals.
- A promise or pledge; a guarantee.
- That which is undertaken; any business, work, or project which a person engages in, or attempts to perform; an enterprise.
- The act of one who undertakes (in either sense).
Undertaking as a Verb
- present participle and gerund of undertake
Verb
- To take upon oneself; to start, to embark on (a specific task etc.).
- To commit oneself (to an obligation, activity etc.).
He undertook to exercise more in future.
- To overtake on the wrong side.
I hate people who try and undertake on the motorway.
- To pledge; to assert, assure; to dare say.
- To take by trickery; to trap, to seize upon.
- To assume, as a character; to take on.
- To engage with; to attack, take on in a fight.
- To have knowledge of; to hear.
- To have or take charge of.
Synonyms of Undertaking
Undertaking synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Undertaking
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Undertaking in a Sentence
He undertook to exercise more in future.
I hate people who try and undertake on the motorway.
Word Forms & Grammar
undertaking (plural undertakings)
undertaking
Words That Rhyme With Undertaking
Origin of Undertaking
By surface analysis, undertake + -ing.
How to Pronounce Undertaking
Undertaking is pronounced //ˈʌndə(ɹ)ˌteɪkɪŋ// and has 1 syllable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Undertaking
Is undertaking a noun or a verb?
Undertaking is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for undertaking?
Close synonyms of undertaking are project, task and labor. See the full list of undertaking synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of undertaking?
The plural of undertaking is undertakings.