enterprise

S2 W2

BrE /ˈentərprɪz/ AmE /ˈɛntɚprəz/

noun en → es

1 BUSINESS [singular] B2

a business or company, especially one that is new and small

empresa, negocio, iniciativa empresarial

  • an enterprise

Collocations start an enterprise · run a successful enterprise

  • She started her own enterprise two years ago.

    Ella comenzó su propia empresa hace dos años.

2 PROJECT [singular] B1

a large project or plan that needs a lot of effort and skill to succeed

proyecto, iniciativa, emprendimiento

  • an enterprise

Collocations a major enterprise · carry out an enterprise

  • The construction of the dam was a huge enterprise.

    La construcción de la presa fue un gran proyecto.

3 SPIRIT [uncountable] C1

the quality of being willing to take risks and try new ideas, especially in business or work

espíritu emprendedor, iniciativa, audacia

  • show enterprise

Collocations display enterprise · demonstrate enterprise

  • He has shown great enterprise in his career.

    Ha demostrado gran iniciativa en su carrera.

4 MILITARY [singular] C1

a military operation or campaign, especially one that is planned and carried out by a small group of soldiers

operación militar, expedición, campaña

  • an enterprise

Collocations a military enterprise · carry out an enterprise

  • The army launched a daring enterprise against the enemy.

    El ejército lanzó una audaz operación contra el enemigo.