- en|ter|prise
- en|ter|prise «EHN tuhr pryz», noun.1. an important, difficult, or dangerous plan to be tried; great or bold undertaking: »
A trip into space is a daring enterprise. Quixotic is his enterprise and hopeless his adventure is (William S. Gilbert).
2. any undertaking; project: »a business enterprise. He has two enterprises—raising chickens and collecting butterflies.
SYNONYM(S): plan, venture.3. readiness to start projects; willingness to undertake great or bold projects: »The explorers of America were men of great enterprise. The enterprise and energy of the new manager were all in his favor.
SYNONYM(S): boldness.4. the carrying on of enterprises; a taking part in enterprises: »Private enterprise is the business of a person or company of making and selling things, as contrasted with government control.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.