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

  • (..) has agreed to finance the expansion of the James Holt label... transforming the work of this visionary artist... into a global brand, which is really an exciting enterprise. Runway and James Holt share many things in common... chief among them, a commitment to excellence. (..)
    2006 The Devil Wears Prada