Definition of enterprise Enterprise

/ɛˈntɚpɹajˌz/ - [enterprayz] - en•ter•prise

We found 20 definitions of enterprise from 8 different sources.

What does enterprise mean?

Noun Plural: enterprises
enterprise - a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness); "he had doubts about the whole enterprise"
		endeavor, endeavour
		project, task, undertaking, labor a planned undertaking
		fraudulent scheme, illegitimate enterprise, racket an illegal enterprise (such as extortion or fraud or drug peddling or prostitution) carried on for profit
		forlorn hope a hopeless or desperate enterprise
enterprise - an organization created for business ventures; "a growing enterprise must have a bold leader"
		organisation, organization the activity or result of distributing or disposing persons or things properly or methodically; "his organization of the work force was very efficient"
		giant any creature of exceptional size
		collective members of a cooperative enterprise
		business concern, business organisation, business organization, concern, business something that interests you because it is important or affects you; "the safety of the ship is the captain's concern"
enterprise - readiness to embark on bold new ventures
		enterprisingness, initiative, go-ahead
		drive the act of applying force to propel something; "after reaching the desired velocity the drive is cut off"

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enterprise (Noun)
A company, business, organization, or other purposeful endeavor.
enterprise (Noun)
An undertaking or project, especially a daring and courageous one.
enterprise (Noun)
A willingness to undertake new or risky projects; energy and initiative.
enterprise (Noun)
An active participation in projects.
enterprise (Verb)
To undertake an enterprise, or something hazardous or difficult.

enterprise (n.)
That which is undertaken; something attempted to be performed; a work projected which involves activity, courage, energy, and the like; a bold, arduous, or hazardous attempt; an undertaking; as, a manly enterprise; a warlike enterprise.
enterprise (n.)
Willingness or eagerness to engage in labor which requires boldness, promptness, energy, and like qualities; as, a man of great enterprise.
enterprise (v. t.)
To undertake; to begin and attempt to perform; to venture upon.
enterprise (v. t.)
To treat with hospitality; to entertain.
enterprise (v. i.)
To undertake an enterprise, or something hazardous or difficult.

enterprise
A commercial association of two or more persons, especially when incorporated.
enterprise
An organization created for business ventures.
enterprise
Willingness to undertake new ventures.

enterprise
en′tėr-prīz, n. that which is attempted: a bold or dangerous undertaking: an adventure: daring.—v.t. to undertake.—n. En′terpriser, an adventurer.—p.adj. En′terprising, forward in undertaking: adventurous.—adv. En′terprisingly. [O. Fr. entreprise, pa.p. of entreprendre—entre, in, prendre—L. prehendĕre, to seize.]