OZDIC

enterprise

UK /ˈɛntəˌpɹaɪz/ US /ˈɛntɚˌpɹaɪz/
name 5noun 4verb 3

Definitions

noun

1

A company, business, organization, or other purposeful endeavor.

The government sponsored enterprises (GSEs) are a group of financial services corporations which have been created by the United States Congress.

A micro-enterprise is defined as a company or business having 5 or fewer employees and a low seed capital.

2

An undertaking, venture, or project, especially a daring and courageous one.

Biosphere 2 was a scientific enterprise aimed at the exploration of the complex web of interactions within life systems.

3

A willingness to undertake new or risky projects; energy and initiative.

He has shown great enterprise throughout his early career.

This loss of interest, hair, and enterprise — / Ah, if the game were poker, yes, / You might discard them, draw a full house! / But it's chess.

4

Active participation in projects.

verb

1

To undertake an enterprise, or something hazardous or difficult.

Charles Mordaunt Earl of Peterborow[…], with only 280 horse and 950 foot , enterprised and accomplished the Conquest of Valentia

2

To undertake; to begin and attempt to perform; to venture upon.

The business must be enterprised this night.

c. 1680, Thomas Otway, letter to Elizabeth Barry What would I not renounce or enterprise for you!

3

To put up or house; to entertain.

Him at the threshold met, and well did enterprize.

name

1

A number of places in the United States:

2

A number of places in the United States:

3

A number of places in the United States:

4

A number of places in the United States:

5

A number of places in the United States:

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