undertake

US /ˌʌn.dɚˈteɪk/

UK /ˌʌn.dɚˈteɪk/

1.

to take on or begin (a task or enterprise)

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She decided to undertake the challenging project.

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The company will undertake a full review of its operations.

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embark on take on begin start commence

2.

to guarantee or affirm (something)

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I can undertake that the work will be completed on time.

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He would not undertake to say anything about the future.

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guarantee promise vow pledge assure

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undertaking