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undertaking

n. countable
C1 Advanced US //ˈəndɝˌteɪkɪŋ// un·der·tak·ing

n. a job, task, or project that is usually big, difficult, or important. You use this word when you want to show that a piece of work requires a lot of effort.

n. a task, project, or enterprise, especially one that is particularly large or demanding. Often implies a formal commitment or a significant investment of resources.


SIMPLE

Building a new house is a massive undertaking.

CONTEXTUAL

The restoration of the historic cathedral proved to be a costly and time-consuming undertaking for the city.

COMPLEX

Launching a satellite into orbit is a complex undertaking that requires the seamless coordination of thousands of engineers and scientists across multiple continents.

Synonyms
Origin

By surface analysis, undertake + -ing.

Usage

Commonly paired with adjectives like 'massive', 'major', or 'serious' to emphasize the scale of the task.

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