ˈentəpraɪz n. 1 an
undertaking,
esp. a
bold or
difficult one. 2 (as a
personal attribute) readiness to
engage in
such undertakings (has no enterprise). 3 a
business firm. øenterprise
zone Brit. a depressed (usu. urban)
area where State incentives such as
tax concessions are designed to
encourage investment. øøenterpriser n. [ME f. OF entreprise fem.
past part. of entreprendre var. of emprendre ult. f. L prendere, prehendere take]