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undertake
[ uhn-der-teyk ]
verb (used with object)
- to take upon oneself, as a task, performance, etc.; attempt:
She undertook the job of answering all the mail.
- to promise, agree, or obligate oneself (followed by an infinitive):
The married couple undertook to love, honor, and cherish each other.
- to warrant or guarantee (followed by a clause):
The sponsors undertake that their candidate meets all the requirements.
- to take in charge; assume the duty of attending to:
The lawyer undertook a new case.
verb (used without object)
- Archaic. to engage oneself by promise; give a guarantee, or become surety.
undertake
/ ˌʌԻəˈٱɪ /
verb
- tr to contract to or commit oneself to (something) or (to do something)
to undertake a job
to undertake to deliver the goods
- tr to attempt to; agree to start
- tr to take (someone) in charge
- archaic.intrfoll byfor to make oneself responsible (for)
- tr to promise
Other Word Forms
- u··ٲ verb (used with object) preundertook preundertaken preundertaking
Word History and Origins
Origin of undertake1
Example Sentences
He said the police investigation had been "thorough" and the CPS had undertaken a "comprehensive review of all the evidence".
Communal spaces will also be updated and roof repairs undertaken at Pennyghael Community Hall.
Breast X-rays, which look for cancers that are too small to see or feel, are only permitted to be undertaken by female health workers.
He said almost all, including the largest providers, declined to give such undertakings and said the inquiry was reflecting on what further steps to take.
There's a grim vibe to the undertaking, as if they're trying to pound your head into the ground with the excess.
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