n. 1 an undertaking, esp. a bold or difficult one. 2 (as a personal attribute) readiness to engage in such undertakings (has no enterprise). 3 a business firm. enterprise zone Brit. a depressed (usu. urban) area where State incentives such as tax concessions are designed to encourage investment. enterpriser n.
[ ME f. OF entreprise fem. past part. of entreprendre var. of emprendre ult. f. L prendere, prehendere take ]