enterprise
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
a company or a business organization.
a business organization or company, often implying a commercial or industrial scale.
Simple“The government is offering grants to help small enterprises grow.”
In context“The merger created a massive global enterprise with operations in over fifty countries and a workforce exceeding one hundred thousand.”
Synonyms - 02 C1 Advanced
a large, new, or difficult project that requires effort.
a purposeful and typically ambitious undertaking or venture.
Simple“Building the new bridge was a massive enterprise that took five years.”
In context“The exploration of the deep ocean remains a challenging enterprise that requires significant international cooperation and funding.”
Synonyms - 03 C1 Advanced
the ability to think of new ideas and make them succeed.
the quality of energy, initiative, and resourcefulness in carrying out projects.
Simple“She showed great enterprise by starting her own shop at age eighteen.”
In context“The success of the startup was largely due to the founders' enterprise and their willingness to take calculated risks in a volatile market.”
Synonyms
Usage commercial enterprise
“The company mainly recommends this choice to enterprises, not consumers.”
“It is also about how current policy changes may reshape the American research enterprise for decades to come.”