ɪnˈdɛv.ə ɛnˈdɛv.ɚ ɪnˈdɛv.ɚ ɪnˈdɛv.ə ˈɛntɚˌpɹaɪz ɪˈnɪʃətɪv a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness) he had doubts about the whole enterprise readiness to embark on bold new ventures an organization created for business ventures a growing enterprise must have a bold leader