undertaking

(noun) any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted. Synonyms: project, task, labor. Example: "He prepared for great undertakings."

(noun) the trade of a funeral director.

(verb) enter upon an activity or enterprise. Synonyms: undertake, set about, attempt.

(verb) accept as a challenge. Synonyms: undertake, tackle, take on. Example: "I'll tackle this difficult task."

(verb) promise to do or accomplish. Synonyms: undertake, guarantee. Example: "Guarantee to free the prisoners."

(verb) enter into a contractual arrangement. Synonyms: contract, undertake.

(verb) accept as a charge. Synonyms: undertake, take in charge.