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English - Japanese
Undertake
ˌəndərˈteɪk
Very common
~ 1700
~ 1700
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The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
引き受ける (ひきうける), 取り組む (とりくむ), 始める (はじめる)
Undertake meanings in Japanese
引き受ける (ひきうける)
Example:
I will undertake the project.
私はそのプロジェクトを引き受けます。
She undertook the responsibility for the event.
彼女はそのイベントの責任を引き受けました。
Usage: formalContext: Used when accepting a task, responsibility, or obligation.
Note: Commonly used in business and formal settings.
取り組む (とりくむ)
Example:
We need to undertake a new approach to this issue.
私たちはこの問題に新しいアプローチを取り組む必要があります。
The committee undertook a thorough investigation.
委員会は徹底的な調査を取り組みました。
Usage: formalContext: Used when engaging with a task or problem, emphasizing effort and dedication.
Note: Often implies a proactive approach to challenges.
始める (はじめる)
Example:
They will undertake the construction next month.
彼らは来月に建設を始める予定です。
He undertook the challenge of learning a new language.
彼は新しい言語を学ぶという挑戦を始めました。
Usage: informalContext: Used in various contexts when starting a new project or commitment.
Note: Commonly used in everyday conversation.
Undertake's synonyms
undertake
To commit to or begin (an enterprise or responsibility) by taking necessary actions.
Example: She will undertake the project next week.
Note:
engage
To participate or become involved in an activity or task.
Example: He decided to engage in the new business venture.
Note: Engage can also imply a more active involvement or participation compared to undertake.
embark
To start or commence a journey, project, or venture.
Example: They are ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery.
Note: Embark specifically refers to starting a journey or undertaking a new venture.
assume
To take on or adopt a particular role, duty, or obligation.
Example: She will assume the role of team leader for the upcoming project.
Note: Assume often implies taking responsibility or control of something.
commence
To begin or start something, especially an action or process.
Example: The company will commence operations in the new market next month.
Note: Commence is more formal and often used in official or professional contexts.
Undertake expressions, common phrases
Take on
To accept or agree to do something, especially a task or responsibility.
Example: I will take on the responsibility of organizing the event.
Note: This phrase emphasizes accepting a task or responsibility rather than just starting it.
Embark on
To start or begin a new venture, journey, or project.
Example: He decided to embark on a new career path.
Note: This phrase specifically refers to starting something new or significant.
Shoulder the burden
To accept or bear a heavy responsibility or burden.
Example: She bravely shouldered the burden of caring for her sick parent.
Note: This phrase implies taking on a heavy or difficult responsibility.
Tackle
To deal with or handle a problem or task directly and effectively.
Example: Let's tackle this project head-on and get it done.
Note: While 'undertake' can be more general, 'tackle' implies a more proactive and direct approach.
Assume responsibility
To take on the duty or obligation to manage or deal with something.
Example: He assumed responsibility for the mistake and apologized.
Note: This phrase emphasizes taking on the duty or obligation to manage something.
Engage in
To participate or become involved in an activity or process.
Example: The company decided to engage in a new marketing strategy.
Note: This phrase focuses on actively participating or becoming involved in something.
Venture into
To begin to do something new or different, especially something risky or challenging.
Example: They ventured into the competitive world of tech startups.
Note: This phrase conveys the idea of starting something new, often with an element of risk or challenge.
Undertake everyday (slang) expressions
Take up
To start or begin a particular task or activity. Can imply a willingness or eagerness to do something.
Example: I decided to take up the challenge of learning a new language.
Note: While 'undertake' suggests a formal commitment, 'take up' implies a more casual or voluntary involvement.
Dig into
To delve deeply into a subject or task, often with the idea of starting to work on it intensively.
Example: She's planning to dig into the research for her thesis next week.
Note: This term has a more informal and enthusiastic connotation than 'undertake'. It suggests a sense of eagerness or motivation to delve into something.
Jump into
To begin or start something eagerly, often without hesitation.
Example: I'm ready to jump into this new project and give it my all.
Note: 'Jump into' conveys a sense of immediate action and enthusiasm compared to the more formal tone of 'undertake'.
Tackle head-on
To confront or deal with a challenge or task directly and boldly.
Example: She decided to tackle the problem head-on instead of avoiding it.
Note: While similar to 'undertake' in meaning, 'tackle head-on' emphasizes a proactive and confrontational approach to handling a task or challenge.
Dive into
To enthusiastically start or engage in something, often with a sense of curiosity or excitement.
Example: I'm excited to dive into this new opportunity and see where it takes me.
Note: 'Dive into' suggests a more energetic and enthusiastic approach to beginning a task or project compared to 'undertake'.
Get cracking on
To start working on something promptly or with urgency.
Example: We need to get cracking on the new marketing campaign if we want to launch it on time.
Note: This slang term emphasizes the immediacy and intensity of beginning a task, similar to 'undertake' but with a sense of urgency and quick action.
Plunge into
To start or engage in something, often with a sense of determination or decisiveness.
Example: He decided to plunge into the challenging project despite the risks involved.
Note: 'Plunge into' implies a willingness to take a risk or face challenges head-on when starting a task or project.
Undertake - Examples
I am willing to undertake this project.
She decided to undertake the challenge.
The company will undertake the necessary repairs.
Undertake grammar
Undertake - Verb (Verb) / Verb, base form (Verb, base form)
Lemma: undertake
Conjugations
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): undertook, under-took
Verb, past participle (Verb, past participle): undertaken, under-taken
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): undertaking, under-taking
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): undertakes, under-takes
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): undertake
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): undertake
Syllables, Separation and Stress
undertake Contains 3 syllables: un • der • take
Phonetic transcription: ˌən-dər-ˈtāk
un der take , ˌən dər ˈtāk (The red syllable is stressed)
Undertake - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
undertake: ~ 1700 (Very common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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