undertook Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb enter upon an activity or enterprise
   set about; attempt; undertake.
   
2. verb accept as a challenge
   tackle; take on; undertake.
   
   • I'll tackle this difficult task
3. verb promise to do or accomplish
   undertake; guarantee.
   
   • guarantee to free the prisoners
4. verb enter into a contractual arrangement
   undertake; contract.
   
5. verb accept as a charge
   take in charge; undertake.
   

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