noun

enterprise

Translation

enterprise, business, venture, initiative

He works for a large enterprise.

Starting a new cafe is a risky enterprise.

We need someone with enterprise and vision.

a/an ((adjective)) enterprise a business of a certain type It is a commercial enterprise.

to show enterprise to show initiative The project required a lot of enterprise.

Synonyms: business, company, venture, initiative

From Old French 'entreprise' (an undertaking), from 'entreprendre' (to undertake). 'Entre-' (between) + 'prendre' (to take).

Think of the starship 'Enterprise' from Star Trek, on a bold mission or 'enterprise'.