ALL meanings of undertook
un·der·took
U u - verb undertook simple past tense of undertake. 1
- verb with object undertook to take upon oneself, as a task, performance, etc.; attempt: She undertook the job of answering all the mail. 1
- verb with object undertook to promise, agree, or obligate oneself (followed by an infinitive): The married couple undertook to love, honor, and cherish each other. 1
- verb with object undertook to warrant or guarantee (followed by a clause): The sponsors undertake that their candidate meets all the requirements. 1
- verb with object undertook to take in charge; assume the duty of attending to: The lawyer undertook a new case. 1
- verb without object undertook Archaic. to engage oneself by promise; give a guarantee, or become surety. 1
- noun undertook Undertook is the past tense of undertake. 0
- abbreviation UNDERTOOK undertake 0