undertaking
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/ˌʌndərˈteɪkɪŋ/
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/ˌʌndəˈteɪkɪŋ/
A big or important task or project
Starting a new business is a big undertaking that requires careful planning.
A promise to do something
She made an undertaking to finish the work by Friday.
The work of preparing dead people for burial
The undertaking business helps families during difficult times.