undertake
verb (used with object)
to take upon oneself, as a task, performance, etc.; attempt.
am undertaking
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present progressiveof undertake (1st person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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I am undertaking it with my sons, Owen and Leo, aged 22 and 19, which is a risk in itself, as they are, of course, far fitter than me.
From The Guardian ● Apr. 14, 2019
"I am undertaking a full investigation into the circumstances of the incident and we are currently speaking to all those involved."
From BBC ● Mar. 11, 2017
"It will be ridiculous—positively ridiculous— if American firms do not obtain at least $20,000,000 worth of orders in connection with the projects I am undertaking for Russia."
From Time Magazine Archive
What sorts of information don't I need, for the book that I am undertaking?
From The George Sand-Gustave Flaubert Letters by Aimée G. Leffingwel McKenzie
He may think as Emily does, that I am undertaking too much.
From The Lamplighter by Maria S. Cummins
