English dictionary

enterprise

/'/E/nt/@/r,pr/aI/z/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

noun.act

Examples
He had doubts about the whole enterprise.

Synonyms endeavor endeavour

Source: WordNet 3.0
an organization created for business ventures

noun.group

Examples
A growing enterprise must have a bold leader.

Source: WordNet 3.0
readiness to embark on bold new ventures

noun.attribute

Synonyms enterprisingness go-ahead initiative

Source: WordNet 3.0
That which is undertaken; something attempted to be performed; a work projected which involves activity, courage, energy, and the like; a bold, arduous, or hazardous attempt; an undertaking; as, a manly <i>enterprise</i>; a warlike <i>enterprise</i>.

noun

Source: webster1913

To undertake; to begin and attempt to perform; to venture upon.

verb

Source: webster1913
To undertake an enterprise, or something hazardous or difficult.

verb

Source: webster1913