verb๐ShareTo take upon oneself; to start, to embark on (a specific task etc.)."The company undertakes a major renovation of its headquarters next month. "actionbusinessjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo commit oneself (to an obligation, activity etc.)."He undertook to exercise more in future."actionbusinessjobplanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo overtake on the wrong side."I hate people who try and undertake on the motorway."vehicletrafficactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo pledge; to assert, assure; to dare say."He undertakes that the project will be finished on time. "businessactionstatementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo take by trickery; to trap, to seize upon."The con artist undertakes unsuspecting tourists by offering them a "free" tour, only to later demand exorbitant fees. "actionbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo assume, as a character; to take on."The actor undertakes the role of Hamlet for the upcoming play. "characteractionjobbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo engage with; to attack, take on in a fight."The company undertakes ambitious new projects every year to stay competitive in the market. "actionbusinessmilitarywarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo have knowledge of; to hear."While rare in modern English, the archaic meaning of "undertakes" to mean "hears" can be illustrated like this: "The judge undertakes the defendant's plea, but remains unconvinced." "communicationlanguagewordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo have or take charge of."The construction company undertakes large bridge projects. "businessjobactionorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
