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undertake English

Meaning undertake meaning

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undertake Verb

— If you undertake something, you take responsibility for doing it and you start to do it. He is in charge of this project and has undertaken this work largely single-handed since July. After a common two years, some students undertake industrial or professional placement in their third year. Britain has apparently undertaken to review its own aid to Vietnam.

undertake

— verb enter upon an activity or enterprise — verb (= guarantee) promise to do or accomplish guarantee to free the prisoners — verb (= tackle) accept as a challenge I'll tackle this difficult task — verb (= contract) enter into a contractual arrangement — verb accept as a charge

Synonyms undertake synonyms

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undertake English » English

accept begin attempt take on guarantee pledge contract bear take up start assume promise take tackle set about commence vow take over initiate enter upon embark carry assure perform pass open institute give one’s word follow embark on do warrant wage venture take in charge take charge of stem shoulder set out receive make up handle give an undertaking get down execute engage deal with commit oneself commit apply

Topics undertake topics

What do people use undertake to talk about?
Work and occupation Work Method

Try, attempt
Grammar General words

Do

Conjugation undertake conjugation

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undertake · verb

Examples undertake examples

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Simple sentences

When, one day, computers undertake to translate literary works, it will be the end of literature as we know it.
Whatever we may undertake, diligence is important.
So fine was the thread that no frame could be found to weave it upon, nor would any weaver undertake to make one.
Everything I undertake goes wrong.

Movie subtitles

I am ailing, and under no circumstances am I able. to undertake any task save that of my own recovery.
Will you undertake to lead us to that valley?
Today, the German people are spiritually and soulfully ready. to undertake their obligation in the general Labor Service.
You, Gordon, are to undertake the reconstruction of our air force.
Now, sir, we'll say goodbye to you unless you care to undertake the Istanbul expedition with us.
I will undertake to find an experienced diver. to show Mr. Tolliver the way.
I wouldn't undertake to say what exactly. but he was kind of in a mess.
I wish to undertake the construction of the Wynand building at once.
Shall I undertake your cure?
Come back tomorrow morning. I will undertake your cure.
Your beauty, which did haunt me in my sleep. to undertake the death of all the world. so I might live one hour in your sweet bosom.
Are you formally challenging me. to undertake a journey around the world in 80 days?
Neither is she delighted that you undertake a mission of peace.
I'm sorry, but you're not to undertake any criminal cases.
Friend, will you undertake to lead us to that valley?
You certainly do what you undertake.
Mr. Holmes, for the sake not only of our country, but for liberty and good government everywhere, we implore you to undertake this mission.
Well, if you are prepared to undertake the expense of the funeral yourself you will receive the necessary authorization.
What we are going to undertake will be hard.
This is not a simple thing you undertake.
Nice smooth matters with excellent fees. - No, Carter. I'm sorry, but you're not to undertake any criminal cases.
I've discussed your condition with the doctor, he tells me such breakdowns are common with women who undertake the burdens of business life.
We do undertake anything, yes.
Under the command of Kutuzov, the Russian army, 50,000 strong, marched into Austria to join forces with the allied army of the Austrian General Mack, to undertake joint action against Napoleon.
These will I now undertake. to faithfully transmit.
What a beautiful journey you're going to undertake.
That you're entitled to undertake tremendous responsibilities.
They should be sold, and this I will undertake for you.
I'm sorry I can't undertake it.
Two hundred pounds and all expenses. I wouldn't undertake this one for 500.
I undertake to put a end to this dispute.
When you are returned with your patrol to Korea and you go to Command Headquarters, what will be the first duty you will undertake?
The man is a spy. Deal with him and be brief or I shall undertake it for you.
I do agnise a natural and prompt alacrity I find in hardness and do undertake these present wars against the ottomites.
And betimes in the morning will I beseech the virtuous Desdemona to undertake for me.

News and current affairs

These countries will need to undertake major changes in their policies to adjust to today's new realities.
The government has repeatedly pledged to undertake reforms and listen to its people.
Are we sure that most of the growth in finance stems from a rising share of financial professionals who undertake the former rather than the latter?
Of course, the country needed to undertake other reforms - but following the IMF's advice regarding contractionary fiscal policies made matters worse.
What is that work about and why did we undertake it?
Long-term interest rates could be pushed significantly lower if the Federal Reserve were to undertake the unprecedented step of mammoth purchases of long-term government bonds.
Delinking the CMIM from the IMF will require Asian countries to undertake hard-hitting reviews of one another's policies and to demand difficult policy adjustments.
And there are signs that, regardless of who wins November's presidential election, the US might well undertake an armed strike, with potential destruction much greater than if Israel were to act alone.
There is strong evidence, however, that it would not cost the world huge amounts to undertake large-scale carbon capture and storage.
For the first time, developing countries seem willing to undertake the kinds of commitments that Europe, Japan, and the other advanced industrial countries (except the US) have made to avoid what could be a global disaster.
Countries were required to undertake only limited trade liberalization, with plenty of exceptions for socially sensitive sectors (agriculture, textiles, services).
Creating meaning and preserving values is probably the one task that Europe has to undertake on behalf of the entire world.
For instance, while it is recognized that almost all countries need to undertake stimulus measures (we're all Keynesians now), many developing countries do not have the resources to do so.
They can undertake risks that others cannot, knowing that if they fail, they may be bailed out.
I decided I could not undertake the mission for these reasons.
It simply does not and will never have enough funds to undertake the massive bond purchases required to stabilize the debt markets of large economies such as Spain and Italy.
At a time of increased tension between North Korea, South Korea, and the United States such a policy may seem impossible to undertake.
And the rapid reductions in budget deficits that European governments are now pledged to undertake can only increase the likelihood of a full double-dip recession.
The Brazilian and Russian economies are contracting; South Africa's growth has slowed; and India, though maintaining relatively strong growth, must undertake important reforms.
One step in preparing for a possible withdrawal has been the British government's decision to undertake a wide-ranging review of the EU's powers and their impact on the UK.
For Non-KP developed countries, they should undertake comparable commitments with quantified emission reduction targets.
So world leaders are set to gather at the United Nations to undertake a comprehensive review, with the aim of agreeing on a roadmap and a plan of action to get to the MDG finishing line on schedule.
The key to securing dynamic gains was a credible commitment to a new pricing regime--possibly complemented with compensatory programs--that would have made it worthwhile for farmers, entrepreneurs, and workers to undertake costly investments.
Its recent shelling of South Korea suggests that the failing Kim dynasty might set East Asia alight rather than undertake any serious reform.
Given the slump in energy prices, there has never been a better time to undertake the transition to smart, credible, and effective carbon pricing.

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