Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Enterprise \En"ter*prise\, v. i.
   To undertake an enterprise, or something hazardous or
   difficult. [R.] --Pope.

Enterprise \En"ter*prise\, n. [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.

Enterprise \En"ter*prise\, v. t.
   1. To undertake; to begin and attempt to perform; to venture
      upon. [R.]

            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. [Obs.]

            Him at the threshold met, and well did enterprise.
                                                  --Spenser.

Source : WordNet®

enterprise
     n 1: a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that
          requires effort or boldness); "he had doubts about the
          whole enterprise" [syn: {endeavor}, {endeavour}]
     2: an organization created for business ventures; "a growing
        enterprise must have a bold leader"
     3: readiness to embark on bold new ventures [syn: {enterprisingness},
         {initiative}, {go-ahead}]

Source : Free On-Line Dictionary of Computing

enterprise
     
         A business, generally a large one.
     
        (1994-11-22)