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

  • (..) to retrieve the two halves of the triangle. And if we fail, we must wait another years. Well, I don't know how about you but that's more time than I'm prepared to commit to this enterprise. We shall be ready. Trust me. - We're not... we're not ready, are we? - No. Good morning, Lara. (..)
    2001 Lara Croft: Tomb Raider