undertaking

US /ˈʌn.dɚˌteɪ.kɪŋ/
UK /ˈʌn.dɚˌteɪ.kɪŋ/
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1.

engagement, promesse

a formal pledge or promise to do something

:
He gave a solemn undertaking to complete the project on time.
Il a pris un engagement solennel de terminer le projet à temps.
The company gave an undertaking not to disclose confidential information.
L'entreprise a pris l'engagement de ne pas divulguer d'informations confidentielles.
2.

entreprise, tâche, projet

a task or enterprise, especially a large or difficult one

:
Building the bridge was a massive undertaking.
La construction du pont était une entreprise colossale.
Starting a new business is a challenging undertaking.
Démarrer une nouvelle entreprise est une entreprise difficile.