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

  • (..) - What kind of license? A license that permits the playing of any musical instrument... in a public place for the purpose of commercial enterprise. Commercial enterprise? Yes. You play that thing and people give you the money. People give the monkey the money. - It is the same. (..)
    1975 The Return of the Pink Panther
  • (..) City ordinance B prohibits the playing... of any musical instrument in a public place... for the purpose of commercial enterprise without a license. - I don't understand. - It is against the "leau"... - for you to play your musical instrument. - The "leau"? - What? (..)
    1975 The Return of the Pink Panther