verb (undertook; ~n; -taking) Date: 14th century transitive verb to take upon oneself ; set about ; attempt , to put oneself under obligation to perform, guarantee , promise , intransitive verb to give surety or assume responsibility
UNDERTAKE
Meaning of UNDERTAKE in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012