English · Work & Business
enterprise
/ˈen.tər.praɪz/
[/ˈen.tər.praɪz/]
business venture
Advancednoun
Definition
A business or company, or a difficult and important project. It also means the willingness to take risks in business.
Example
Starting a restaurant during a recession was a bold enterprise, but it eventually paid off.
Starting a restaurant during a recession was a bold enterprise, but it eventually paid off.
Etymology
From Old French 'entreprise', from 'entreprendre' (to undertake), from Latin 'inter' + 'prehendere'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for businesses, ambitious projects, and the spirit of risk-taking.