enterprisen.[F. enterprise, fr. entreprendre to undertake; entre between (L. inter) + prendre to take. See Inter, and Emprise.]1. That which is undertaken; something attempted to be performed; a work projected which involves activity, courage, energy, and the like; a bold, arduous, or hazardous attempt; an undertaking; as, a manly enterprise; a warlike enterprise.(Shak.)Their hands can not perform their enterprise. (Job v. 12.)2. Willingness or eagerness to engage in labor which requires boldness, promptness, energy, and like qualities; as, a man of great enterprise.()v. t.1. To undertake; to begin and attempt to perform; to venture upon.()The business must be enterprised this night. (Dryden.)What would I not renounce or enterprise for you! (T. Otway.)2. To treat with hospitality; to entertain.()Him at the threshold met, and well did enterprise. (Spenser.)v. i. To undertake an enterprise, or something hazardous or difficult.(Pope.)