How do you use "undertake" in a sentence?

The company undertook a major renovation of its headquarters. She undertook to finish the report by Friday. This is a significant undertaking that will require careful planning.

undertake

Q: What does "undertake" mean?

To commit to do something; to take on a task To undertake means to commit to do something, especially something that requires effort or responsibility. It's a fairly formal word often used in professional or official contexts. An undertaking is a task or project that someone has committed to complete.

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Meaning: To commit to do something; to take on a task

承担，着手；保证

emprender, comprometerse a

引き受ける、着手する

맡다, 착수하다

To undertake means to commit to do something, especially something that requires effort or responsibility. It's a fairly formal word often used in professional or official contexts. An undertaking is a task or project that someone has committed to complete.

undertake意味着承诺做某事，特别是需要努力或责任的事情。这是一个相当正式的词，常用于专业或官方场合。undertaking是某人承诺完成的任务或项目。

Undertake significa comprometerse a hacer algo, especialmente algo que requiere esfuerzo o responsabilidad. Es una palabra bastante formal que a menudo se usa en contextos profesionales u oficiales. Un undertaking es una tarea o proyecto que alguien se ha comprometido a completar.

undertakeは、特に努力や責任を必要とする何かをすることを約束することを意味します。これはかなり正式な言葉で、専門的または公式の文脈でよく使われます。undertakingは、誰かが完了することを約束したタスクまたはプロジェクトです。

undertake는 특히 노력이나 책임이 필요한 일을 하겠다고 약속하는 것을 의미합니다. 비교적 격식 있는 단어로 직업적이거나 공식적인 맥락에서 자주 사용됩니다. undertaking은 누군가가 완수하겠다고 맡은 과제나 프로젝트를 뜻합니다.

Examples

The company undertook a major renovation of its headquarters.
该公司对其总部进行了大规模翻新。
La empresa emprendió una renovación importante de su sede.
その会社は本社の大規模な改装に着手しました。
그 회사는 본사의 대규모 리모델링에 착수했습니다.
She undertook to finish the report by Friday.
她承诺在周五前完成报告。
Ella se comprometió a terminar el informe para el viernes.
彼女は金曜日までにレポートを仕上げることを引き受けました。
그녀는 금요일까지 보고서를 완성하겠다고 맡았습니다.
This is a significant undertaking that will require careful planning.
这是一项需要仔细规划的重大工程。
Esta es una empresa significativa que requerirá una planificación cuidadosa.
これは慎重な計画が必要な重要な事業です。
이것은 신중한 계획이 필요한 중요한 사업입니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Middle English, compound of 'under' + 'take', translating Latin 'suscipere' (to take up). 'Under' here means 'among' rather than 'beneath'. The sense of 'to pledge oneself to do something' appeared in the 14th century.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal