undertaker

/ˈʌndərˌteɪkər/

Definitions

1. noun

a person whose business is to arrange and conduct funerals

“The undertaker helped the family plan the funeral service.”

2. noun

a person who is responsible for a particular project or task

“The project manager was the undertaker for the company’s new marketing campaign.”

3. verb

to take charge of or arrange something, especially a project or a difficult situation

“The team had to undertaker the problem and find a solution.”

Synonyms

  • funeral director
  • mortician

Antonyms

  • celebrant
  • celebratory figure