enterprise

A business or company that provides goods or services.

• She runs a small enterprise.
• The enterprise employs fifty people.
• Several local enterprises sell their products abroad.

Similar words: business, company, firm

Common phrases: small enterprise, private enterprise, commercial enterprise

A project or activity, especially one that is difficult or involves taking risks.

• The expedition was a risky enterprise.
• They began a joint enterprise to explore the ocean.
• Few enterprises of this scale succeed without careful planning.

Similar words: venture, undertaking, project

Common phrases: ambitious enterprise, joint enterprise, scientific enterprise

The energy and willingness to start new activities or take risks.

• Her enterprise impressed the team.
• He showed enterprise by finding a new market.
• The school encourages enterprise and independent thinking.

Similar words: initiative, drive, resourcefulness

Common phrases: show enterprise, great enterprise, spirit of enterprise

To start or attempt a difficult or risky activity.

• They enterprise a dangerous journey.
• He enterprised a bold rescue.
• Who would enterprise such a difficult task?

Similar words: undertake, attempt

Common phrases: enterprise a journey, enterprise a task