undertook

BrE /ˈʌndəteɪk/ AmE /ˈʌndərtek/

verb en → es

past undertook pp undertaken ing undertaking

1 ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY [transitive] B2

to accept the responsibility for doing something difficult or dangerous

aceptar la responsabilidad de hacer algo, emprender

  • undertake a task/responsibility

Collocations undertake a project · undertake an obligation

  • She undertook the responsibility of looking after her sick mother.

    Ella aceptó la responsabilidad de cuidar a su madre enferma.

2 STUDY [transitive] B2

to begin to study a subject or course of study at university level

empezar a estudiar un tema o curso universitario

  • undertake a degree/course

Collocations undertake a medical course · undertake an engineering degree

  • He undertook a degree in law.

    Él empezó un grado en derecho.