/un'deuhr tay"king, un"deuhr tay'-/ for 1-3; /un"deuhr tay'king/ for 4 , n.
1. the act of a person who undertakes any task or responsibility.
2. a task, enterprise, etc., undertaken.
3. a promise; pledge; guarantee.
4. the business of an undertaker or funeral director.
[ 1325-75; ME; see UNDER, TAKING ]
Syn. 2. project, endeavor, job, effort, venture.