empreender

Senses

1. 1.

   to undertake, to embark on

   to begin or engage in a project, endeavor, or enterprise

2. 2.

   to start a business, to venture

   to launch or establish a business or entrepreneurial activity

Examples

• "Decidimos empreender uma nova jornada profissional juntos."

  We decided to undertake a new professional journey together.

• "Ela sempre sonhou em empreender no ramo da moda."

  She always dreamed of starting a business in the fashion industry.

• "É preciso coragem para empreender em tempos de crise."

  It takes courage to venture into business during times of crisis.

Usage

Formal/neutral register. Very common in business contexts meaning "to start a business" or "to be entrepreneurial." Often collocates with "negócio" (business), "projeto" (project), or "jornada" (journey). The derived noun is "empreendedor/a" (entrepreneur).