enterprise

noun

en·ter·prise ˈen-tər-ˌprīz How to pronounce enterprise (audio)

ˈen-tə-ˌprīz

: a project or undertaking that is especially difficult, complicated, or risky

: a unit of economic organization or activity

especially : a business organization

: a systematic purposeful activity

agriculture is the main economic enterprise among these people

: readiness to engage in daring or difficult action : initiative

showed great enterprise in dealing with the crisis

Example Sentences

Moving the drilling rig offshore was a costly enterprise. Agriculture is the main economic enterprise among these people. When he purchased the company it was a thriving commercial enterprise. He was criticized for his lack of enterprise in dealing with the crisis.

Recent Examples on the Web Connie is vice president of the JJ Watt Foundation and has taken a central role in operating the charitable enterprise, which was instrumental in funneling resources to Houston in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey in 2017.

Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 10 Sep. 2022 Prior to this role, Maguire served as the head of enterprise partnerships and investments.

Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2022 Then, the fickle weather gods must smile on the enterprise.

Tim Flannery, The New York Review of Books, 7 Sep. 2022 On the contrary, Lorna Gibson of Gibson’s Bakery writes that incoming freshmen are still told to avoid her shop (right on its main street in a very small town) as a racist enterprise.

WSJ, 6 Sep. 2022 Obama Foundation officials defended the salaries as the natural outgrowth of a blossoming enterprise that aims to attract top talent to ensure Chicago’s next biggest cultural institution is a success.

Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2022 The underlying mission for every company, which wants to add value, is to define a purpose for the company that is believable to its employees and thus encourages them to come and add value to the enterprise.

Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Sep. 2022 Then the Ravens’ secondary struggled, and the pass rush never arrived, and injuries doomed the whole enterprise — and perhaps Martindale’s job security, too.

Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 5 Sep. 2022 What is the nature of the Victory Project, the top-secret government enterprise that employs Jack and the other husbands on their block?

Justin Chang, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2022 See More

单词	enterprises
释义	enterprise noun en·ter·prise ˈen-tər-ˌprīz ˈen-tə-ˌprīz 1 : a project or undertaking that is especially difficult, complicated, or risky 2 a : a unit of economic organization or activity especially : a business organization b : a systematic purposeful activity agriculture is the main economic enterprise among these people 3 : readiness to engage in daring or difficult action : initiative showed great enterprise in dealing with the crisis Synonyms business company concern establishment firm house interest outfit See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Moving the drilling rig offshore was a costly enterprise. Agriculture is the main economic enterprise among these people. When he purchased the company it was a thriving commercial enterprise. He was criticized for his lack of enterprise in dealing with the crisis. Recent Examples on the Web Connie is vice president of the JJ Watt Foundation and has taken a central role in operating the charitable enterprise, which was instrumental in funneling resources to Houston in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey in 2017. Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 10 Sep. 2022 Prior to this role, Maguire served as the head of enterprise partnerships and investments. Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2022 Then, the fickle weather gods must smile on the enterprise. Tim Flannery, The New York Review of Books, 7 Sep. 2022 On the contrary, Lorna Gibson of Gibson’s Bakery writes that incoming freshmen are still told to avoid her shop (right on its main street in a very small town) as a racist enterprise. WSJ, 6 Sep. 2022 Obama Foundation officials defended the salaries as the natural outgrowth of a blossoming enterprise that aims to attract top talent to ensure Chicago’s next biggest cultural institution is a success. Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2022 The underlying mission for every company, which wants to add value, is to define a purpose for the company that is believable to its employees and thus encourages them to come and add value to the enterprise. Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Sep. 2022 Then the Ravens’ secondary struggled, and the pass rush never arrived, and injuries doomed the whole enterprise — and perhaps Martindale’s job security, too. Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 5 Sep. 2022 What is the nature of the Victory Project, the top-secret government enterprise that employs Jack and the other husbands on their block? Justin Chang, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English, from Anglo-French, from entreprendre to undertake, from entre- inter- + prendre to take — more at prize First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing enterprise enterprise zone private enterprise free enterprise enterprise zone private enterprise free enterprise Kids Definition enterprise noun en·ter·prise ˈen-tər-ˌprīz 1 : a project or undertaking that is difficult, complicated, or risky 2 : willingness to engage in daring or difficult action Look at the opportunities here for a man of knowledge, brains, pluck, and enterprise … Mark Twain, A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court 3 : a business organization or activity Legal Definition enterprise noun en·ter·prise ˈen-tər-ˌprīz : an economic organization or activity especially : a business organization enterprises noun plural of enterprise 1 as in companies a commercial or industrial activity or organization the booming economy witnessed the launch of many small enterprises Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance companies firms businesses houses corporations interests concerns agencies associations establishments outfits conglomerates multinationals dealers outlets chains trusts cartels syndicates microenterprises combines 2 as in ventures a risky undertaking the general viewed the proposed invasion as a military enterprise that offered no easy way out Synonyms & Similar Words ventures gambles speculations adventures chances throws flyers bets fliers crapshoots hazards wagers stakes flutters liberties plays long shots dark horses Antonyms & Near Antonyms sure things
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