Where Did Undertaking Come from?

undertaking (n.)
"enterprise," early 15c., verbal noun from undertake (v.). An Old English word for this was underfangenes.

What was undertaking?

An undertaking is a job or a task you commit to. The word also can mean the profession of funeral management. ... The word undertaking suggests something that involves quite a bit of work. Organizing an Oxfam hunger-day at your school is a significant undertaking, but it's worth all the effort.

What is mean by undertaking form?

A written promise offered as security for the performance of a particular act required in a legal action.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.