English · Word Candidate

undertaking

/ˈʌndə(ɹ)ˌteɪkɪŋ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: undertakings

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The business of an undertaker, or the management of funerals.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

ngành nghề của người tổ chức tang lễ

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A promise or pledge; a guarantee.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

một lời hứa hoặc cam kết

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Noun

Examples

Nobody troubles to keep his word, to carry out literally his undertakings. In my small way I try to set that right by showing them the logical development of their ways.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “undertaking” mean?

The business of an undertaker, or the management of funerals.

Is “undertaking” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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