undertaking

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈʌndərteɪkɪŋ/

US:USA pronunciation: IPAUSA pronunciation: IPA/n. ˌʌndɚˈteɪkɪŋ, ˈʌndɚˌteɪ-; adj. ˈʌndɚˌteɪkɪŋ/

US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(un′dər tāking, undər tā′- for 13; undər tā′king for 4)


From the verb undertake: (⇒ conjugate)
undertaking is: Click the infinitive to see all available inflections
v pres p

Collocations for "undertaking"


Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "undertaking" in context.

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undertake

Most examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.
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  1. undertake a [project, commission, study, task]
  2. undertake [measures, activities, initiatives]
  3. undertake to [ensure, pay, comply, finish]
  4. [measures] were undertaken to [ensure]
  5. UK: undertakes that he is [qualified, aware, skilled]
  6. undertake the responsibility for
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