undertaking meaning

undertaking means 'a task or project that someone has promised to do'.

undertaking :

task, project

noun

▪ He started a new undertaking.

▪ He started a new task.

▪ The project is a difficult undertaking.

▪ The project is a difficult task.

paraphrasing

▪ project – task

▪ endeavor – project

undertaking

Pronunciation

undertaking [ˌʌndərˈteɪkɪŋ]

The stress is on 'take' and sounds like 'un-der-TAKE-ing'.

Common phrases and grammar about undertaking

undertaking - Common meaning

noun
task, project

Part of Speech Changes for "undertaking"

▪ undertake (verb) – to take on a task or responsibility

▪ undertaker (noun) – a person who prepares dead bodies for burial

Common Expressions with "undertaking"

▪ heavy undertaking – a difficult task

▪ joint undertaking – a task done by two or more parties

▪ major undertaking – an important or large task

▪ financial undertaking – a monetary project or task

Important examples of undertaking in TOEIC

Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test

In TOEIC word questions, undertaking is typically used to mean a task or project.

▪The company is planning an important undertaking this year.
▪The company is planning an important task this year.

Example of a confusing word: understanding (comprehension)

▪The company is planning an important understanding this year.
▪The company is planning an important comprehension this year.
"Undertaking" refers to a task, project, or enterprise that is planned or initiated. It is a noun that fits naturally in the context of planning a significant project. "Understanding," however, refers to the ability to comprehend or grasp concepts and is not used to describe tasks or projects. The sentence "The company is planning an important understanding" is grammatically incorrect and nonsensical. Therefore, "undertaking" is the correct choice in this context.

Grammar examples from the TOEIC test

In TOEIC grammar questions, undertaking is used as a singular noun that may require appropriate articles.

▪She completed the new undertaking on time.
▪She completed the new task on time.

undertaking

Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC

project undertaking

means 'a planned task' used when referring to planned work.

▪The project undertaking was completed successfully.
▪The planned task was finished successfully.

undertake a responsibility

means 'to take on a duty' used when accepting a responsibility.

▪She decided to undertake the responsibility.
▪She decided to accept the duty.

Differences between similar words and undertaking

undertaking

,

project

differences

'Undertaking' is a noun that refers to a task or project, often implying more responsibility or effort, while 'project' is a planned piece of work.

undertaking
▪They started an undertaking to build a new factory.
▪They started a project to build a new factory.
project
▪undertaking – a task with responsibility.
▪project – a planned piece of work.

undertaking

,

endeavor

differences

'Undertaking' refers to a task or project, often implying commitment, while 'endeavor' emphasizes the effort or attempt.

undertaking
▪The company's undertaking was successful.
▪They embarked on a challenging undertaking.
endeavor
▪They embarked on a challenging endeavor.
▪They embarked on a challenging undertaking.

Words with the same origin as undertaking

The origin of undertaking

'Undertaking' comes from 'under' 'take', meaning to take upon a task.

Word structure

The prefix is 'under', the root is 'take', and the suffix is 'ing'.

Words with the same origin

The word's root is 'take'. Words with the same root include 'take', 'mistake', 'overtake'.

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