Undertake meaning

What does “undertake” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“undertake” is a verb with 5 meanings. Its most common meaning is: enter upon an activity or enterprise.

undertake

verb

  1. enter upon an activity or enterprise

  2. accept as a challenge

    “I'll tackle this difficult task”

  3. promise to do or accomplish

    “guarantee to free the prisoners”

    Synonymsguarantee
  4. enter into a contractual arrangement

    Synonymscontract
  5. accept as a charge

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University