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undertook

/ʌndəɹˈtʊk/

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To take upon oneself; to start, to embark on (a specific task etc.).

Examples :

"She undertook the challenging project to redesign the company website. "

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To commit oneself (to an obligation, activity etc.).

Examples :

"He undertook to exercise more in future."

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To overtake on the wrong side.

Examples :

"I hate people who try and undertake on the motorway."

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To pledge; to assert, assure; to dare say.

Examples :

"My dad undertook to fix the leaky faucet himself. "

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To take by trickery; to trap, to seize upon.

Examples :

"The student undertook a scheme to get extra credit, tricking the teacher into thinking he had completed the project. "

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To assume, as a character; to take on.

Examples :

"My younger sister undertook the role of the class clown this year. "

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To engage with; to attack, take on in a fight.

Examples :

"The small business owner undertook the challenge of competing with larger corporations. "

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To have knowledge of; to hear.

Examples :

"I have never undertook such a rumor, so I cannot say if it's true. "

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To have or take charge of.

Examples :

"The teacher undertook the responsibility of organizing the school trip. "

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