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

  • (..) Metal Beard, I thought you said we were a lost cause! Did ye not hear me whole story... ...circumscribing the folly of this whole enterprise? Well, it's kind of hard not to hear when you're yelling everything. I watched Lord Business' forces completely overlook it. Which means we need (..)
    2014 The Lego Movie