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undertaking

[uhn-der-tey-king, uhn-der-tey-, uhn-der-tey-king]

noun

  1. the act of a person who undertakes any task or responsibility.

  2. a task, enterprise, etc., undertaken.

    Synonyms: , , , ,
  3. a promise; pledge; guarantee.

  4. the business of an undertaker or funeral director.



undertaking

/ ˈʌԻəˌٱɪɪŋ /

noun

  1. something undertaken; task, venture, or enterprise

  2. an agreement to do something

  3. the business of an undertaker

  4. informalthe practice of overtaking on an inner lane a vehicle which is travelling in an outer lane

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of undertaking1

Middle English word dating back to 1325–75; under, taking
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"This means asking probing questions, joining up and sharing information and undertaking quality assessments to inform an understanding of the impact of the parents' behaviour on the child," a spokesperson said.

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“We will also be undertaking a longer-term review.”

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The injunction prohibits Mr Sawyer from undertaking or facilitating any invasive cosmetic procedures, including but not limited to the BBL, anywhere in England and Wales.

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Preparing the road for reopening is a significant undertaking that includes plowing through multiple avalanche zones, clearing downed trees and rockfalls, and preparing campgrounds and critical facilities for visitors, according to the park service.

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The government, seeing losses in court, later reversed those cancellations and was further blocked from undertaking them when an Oakland-based federal judge issued an injunction Thursday.

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