enterprise

Definition

  • noun: a project or activity that involves many people and that is often difficult
  • noun: a project or undertaking that is especially difficult, complicated, or risky
  • synonyms: undertaking, undertaking, undertake

Examples

  • The new regulations are intended to encourage the growth of small, independent 'enterprises'. [='companies']

  • He was criticized for his lack of 'enterprise' in dealing with the crisis.

  • When he purchased the company it was a thriving commercial 'enterprise'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Splendid! Splendid! Marvelous! Lovely! Lovely! - How are you? - Very good, me dear. OK. Right, uh...first of all, many thanks for taking part in this enterprise which I'm sure will go off flawlessly. These lovely passport and tickets will enable you to return home in the next hours. (..)
    2014 Lucy