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Noun
/ˈəndərˌtākiNG/,/ˌəndərˈtā-/,
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undertakings, plural;
  1. A formal pledge or promise to do something
    • - I give an undertaking that we shall proceed with the legislation
  2. A task that is taken on; an enterprise
    • - a mammoth undertaking that involved digging into the side of a cliff face
  3. The action of undertaking to do something
    • - the knowing undertaking of an obligation
  4. The management of funerals as a profession


  1. any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted; "he prepared for great undertakings"
  2. the trade of a funeral director
  3. (undertake) enter upon an activity or enterprise
  4. (undertake) accept as a challenge; "I'll tackle this difficult task"
  5. (undertake) promise to do or accomplish; "guarantee to free the prisoners"
  6. (undertake) contract: enter into a contractual arrangement
  7. Undertaking or overtaking on the inside refers to the practice of overtaking a slower vehicle on a road using the lane that is kerb side of the vehicle being passed; that is to say, a lane to the left of the vehicle in countries where driving is on the left, or a lane to the right of the vehicle ...
  8. Specifically, the business of an undertaker, or the management of funerals; A promise or pledge; a guarantee; That which is undertaken; any business, work, or project which a person engages in, or attempts to perform; an enterprise; The act of one who undertakes, or engages in, any project or ...
  9. (undertake) To take upon oneself; to start, to embark on (a specific task etc.); To commit oneself (to an obligation, activity etc.); to overtake on the wrong side; To pledge; to assert, assure; to dare say; To take by trickery; to trap, to seize upon
  10. (undertook) Simple past of undertake
  11. (Undertakings) refers to the promises made between the Seller's Lawyer and Buyer's Lawyer.  A lawyer cannot breach an undertaking that he gives. ...
  12. (Undertake) To assume an obligation.
  13. (undertake) (v) başlarģa, qolģa alırģa
  14. (undertake) v. (fml )  (start to) make oneself responsible for (sth)
  15. (UNDERTAKEN) The initiating of any activity, or phase of activity, which results or will result in a change in the ground cover of topography of a tract of land. (EROSION CONTROL)
  16. This is a promise by a Lawyer to ensure that certain conditions (usually of the lender) are met (usually after closing, due to time constraints). ...
  17. A promise, reduced to writing, which is legally enforceable.
  18. A promise (sworn oath) which you make to a court.
  19. Deposit of a sum of money or filing of a bond in court.
  20. A legal promise to complete a task.
  21. A promise given during a legal proceeding by a party or his or her attorney, usually as a condition of getting some concession from the court or the other party.
  22. Any project, activity, or program that could change the character or use of historic properties.
  23. Often called police bail. After the police arrest someone they may release them from the police station if the person signs a document undertaking (promising) to come to court on the date the police have given them. They must agree to other conditions such as not committing any other crimes.
  24. An enterprise, activity, project, structure, work or proposal and may include, in the opinion of the Minister, a policy, plan or program that has an adverse effect or an environmental effect and may include, in the opinion of the Minister, a modification, extension, abandonment, demolition or ...
  25. A Canadian sponsor must sign an undertaking. The undertaking is a promise to provide financial support for your partner's basic requirements and those of their dependent children. Basic requirements include food, clothing, shelter and other everyday needs. ...