s as z. That which is undertaken, or attempted to be performed; an attempt; a project attempted; particularly, a bold, arduous or hazardous undertaking, either physical or moral. The attack on Stoney-Point was a bold, but successful enterprise. The attempts to evangelize the heathen are noble enterprises. Their hands cannot perform their enterprise. Job 5:72.

To undertake; to begin and attempt to perform. The business must be- enterprised this night.