Meaning & use
undertook
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The past tense of 'undertake,' meaning to commit oneself to and begin a task or responsibility.
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The government undertook a massive infrastructure project to modernize the rail network.
She undertook the translation herself rather than hiring a professional.
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Past tense of 'undertake,' a verb combining 'under' with 'take' in the older sense of 'take on' a task.
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