venture
Translation
venture, undertaking, enterprise
Examples
Starting a new business is a risky venture.
Starting a new business is a risky venture.
Their joint venture was very successful.
Their joint venture was very successful.
Grammar Patterns
((a new/risky/business/joint venture)) a business project or activity, especially one that involves risk. Their latest business venture failed.
Similar Words
Synonyms: undertaking, enterprise, project, endeavor
Etymology
It's a shortened form of the word 'adventure'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'venture capital' – money invested in risky new business 'ventures'.