noun “undertaking”
singular undertaking, plural undertakings or uncountable
- an important or challenging job or activity
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Building a new school in the village was a huge undertaking for the community.
- a serious promise or commitment
She gave an undertaking to complete the project by the end of the month.
- the work of organizing and managing funerals, typically done by an undertaker
John's family has been in the undertaking business for three generations.