noun

1. A company, business, organization, or other purposeful endeavor.

   “A micro-enterprise is defined as a business having 5 or fewer employees and a low seed capital.”

2. An undertaking, venture, or project, especially a daring and courageous one.

   “Biosphere 2 was a scientific enterprise aimed at the exploration of the complex web of interactions within life systems.”

3. A willingness to undertake new or risky projects; energy and initiative.

   “He has shown great enterprise throughout his early career.”

Synonyms: initiative

verb

1. To undertake an enterprise, or something hazardous or difficult.

2. To undertake; to begin and attempt to perform; to venture upon.

3. To treat with hospitality; to entertain.