un·der·take
Pronounced:
/ˌʌndɚˈteɪk/
Function:
verbInflected forms:
un·der·takes; un·der·took /-ˈtʊk/ un·der·tak·en /-ˈteɪkən/ un·der·tak·ing Meaning:
[+ obj] formal 1 : to begin or attempt (something) ▪ undertake a task/journey ▪ He's undertaking a thorough search. ▪ The researchers undertook a series of studies.
2 : to agree or promise to do (something) —usually followed by to + verb ▪ He undertook to raise his sister's child. ▪ The company undertook to end the strike.
2 : to agree or promise to do (something) —usually followed by to + verb ▪ He undertook to raise his sister's child. ▪ The company undertook to end the strike.