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Undertake – definitions in English dictionary

verb

Commit oneself to and begin (an enterprise or responsibility); take on.

Usage examples:

A firm of builders undertook the construction work

Synonims:

TackleTake onTake on oneselfTake upAcceptShoulderHandleAssumeManageDeal withTake responsibility forTake forwardBe responsible forEngage inBecome involved inTake part inPartici
verb

Catch up with and pass (another vehicle) while travelling on the inside.

Usage examples:

He undertook me, at 70 mph, while on his mobile phone
verb

Enter upon an activity or enterprise

verb

To take responsibility for and begin doing something

Usage examples:

[ t ] the president directed the department of justice to undertake an investigation of the allegat…
verb

To do or begin to do something, especially something that will take a long time or be difficult

Usage examples:

He needs to undertake a proper cashflow and budgeting exercise., some companies have undertaken a t…

Undertake translation into English

Undertake: translate from English into Chinese

Translate undertake into Chinese (Simplified)}
承担, 承办, 从事, 保证, 担当, 承, 担, 承受, 就, 应承, 允诺, 应诺, 担承

Undertake: translate from English into Dutch

Translate undertake into Dutch}
Ondernemen, Op zich nemen, Begrafenissen bezorgen

Undertake: translate from English into French

Translate undertake into French}
Entreprendre, Assumer, Se charger de, S'engager à faire

Undertake: translate from English into German

Translate undertake into German}
Übernehmen, Unternehmen, Sich verpflichten, Durchführen, Ausführen, Eingehen, Auf sich nehmen, Garantieren

Undertake: translate from English into Hindi

Translate undertake into Hindi}
आरंभ करना, वचन देना, साहय करना, दायित्व लेना, चालू करना, लेना, उपक्रम करना, हाथ में लेना, स्वीकार करना, जिम्मा लेना

Undertake: translate from English into Italian

Translate undertake into Italian}
Impegnarsi, Intraprendere, Assumere, Garantire, Obbligarsi, Macchinare

Undertake: translate from English into Korean

Translate undertake into Korean}
맡다, 싸우다, 일으키다, 약속하다, 착수하다, 증인이 되다, 장례식을 떠맡다

Undertake: translate from English into Russian

Translate undertake into Russian}
Предпринимать, Браться, Гарантировать, Ручаться, Быть владельцем похоронного бюро

Undertake: translate from English into Spanish

Translate undertake into Spanish}
Emprender, Acometer, Comprometerse, Encargarse de, Prometer

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Undertake – similar words

undertaker

noun

A person whose business is preparing dead bodies for burial or cremation and making arrangements for funerals.

Usage examples:

All burials and cremations are arranged by professional undertakers.
noun

A person whose business is to prepare the dead to be buried or cremated (= burned) and to organize funerals

Undertaker - all meanings in English

Undertake synonims

accept

əkˈsept

verb

Consent to receive or undertake (something offered).

Usage examples:

He accepted a pen as a present
verb

To agree to take something

Usage examples:

Do you accept credit cards?, she was in mumbai to accept an award for her latest novel., i offered …
verb

To say yes to an offer or invitation

Usage examples:

We've offered her the job, but i don't know whether she'll accept it., i've just accepted an invita…
Accept - all meanings in English

assume

əˈsjuːm

verb

Suppose to be the case, without proof.

Usage examples:

Topics which assume detailed knowledge of local events
verb

To accept something to be true without question or proof

Usage examples:

We mustn't assume the suspects' guilt., [ + (that) ] i assumed (that) you knew each other because y…
verb

To pretend to have a different name or be someone you are not, or to express a feeling falsely

Usage examples:

Moving to a different town, he assumed a false name., he assumed a look of indifference but i knew …
Assume - all meanings in English

be responsible for

adjective

Having the duty of taking care of something

Usage examples:

The government’s energy regulatory board is responsible for nuclear safety., we are not responsible…
adjective

Used to describe something, for example, a job, where you are able to act and make decisions on your own

Usage examples:

It's a responsible job for which i've been well rewarded., he is responsible for the council's wast…
Be responsible for - all meanings in English

handle

ˈhæn.dəl

verb

Feel or manipulate with the hands.

Usage examples:

Heavy paving slabs can be difficult to handle
noun

The part by which a thing is held, carried, or controlled.

Usage examples:

A holdall with two carrying handles
verb

Touch, lift, or hold

Handle - all meanings in English

manage

verb

Be in charge of (a business, organization, or undertaking); run.

Usage examples:

Their elder son managed the farm
verb

Be in charge of, act on, or dispose of

verb

To succeed in doing something, esp. something difficult

Usage examples:

[ + to infinitive ] the pilot managed to land the plane safely., [ + to infinitive ] we managed to …
Manage - all meanings in English

shoulder

noun

The upper joint of each of a person's arms and the part of the body between this and the neck.

Usage examples:

I was carrying a bag over my shoulder
verb

Another term for hard shoulder.

noun

One of the two rounded, bony parts of a person’s body on either side of the neck where the top of the arm is joined

Usage examples:

She put her head on my shoulder., it is usually women who shoulder the responsibility for the care …
Shoulder - all meanings in English

tackle

noun

The equipment required for a task or sport.

Usage examples:

Fishing tackle
verb

Make determined efforts to deal with (a problem or difficult task).

Usage examples:

Police have launched an initiative to tackle rising crime
verb

Seize and throw down an opponent player carrying the ball

Tackle - all meanings in English

take on

teɪk

collocation

Take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities

phrasal verb

Engage an employee.

Usage examples:

He took me on as an apprentice
phrasal verb

Be willing or ready to meet an adversary or opponent.

Usage examples:

A group of villagers has taken on the planners
Take on - all meanings in English

take part in

idiom

To be actively involved in something with other people

Usage examples:

All the children took part in the thanksgiving play.
Take part in - all meanings in English

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