Meaning

noun a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

noun an organization created for business ventures

noun readiness to embark on bold new ventures

originFrom Old French via Middle English and Middle French entreprise, feminine past participle of entreprendre (“to undertake”), from entre (“in between”) + prendre (“to take”), from Latin inter + prehendō, see prehensile.

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