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to do
[past form: did]
01
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to perform an action that is not mentioned by name
1.1
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to have a certain occupation or profession
Ejemplo
'What does your wife do?'
'What does your wife do?'
What do you do for work?
Do you enjoy what you do for a living?
Do you know what her partner does?
1.2
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(dummy verb) to perform an action that is specified by a noun
Ejemplo
I'll do the paperwork while you do the research.
I'll do the driving, and you can navigate with the map.
We should do a meeting next Tuesday to resolve this issue.
He does exercise every morning to stay fit.
Can you do me a favor and pick up my mail while I'm away?
1.3
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to produce, provide, or make something available
Ejemplo
The bakery does specialty cakes for special occasions.
The company does custom software development for various clients.
The tech store does repairs for smartphones and laptops.
Does this café do breakfast on weekends?
Does this café do breakfast on weekends?
1.4
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to solve or calculate something
Ejemplo
Can you do this Sudoku puzzle?
Can you do this logic puzzle?
I can't do these complex equations without a calculator.
The students were asked to do a series of algebraic expressions for homework.
Are you able to do statistical analysis for this research project?
1.5
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to study or learn something
Ejemplo
He did economics and finance for his undergraduate degree.
She did psychology as her major in college.
She did mathematics throughout her high school years.
They are doing advanced calculus as part of their mathematics degree.
He did Spanish as an elective during his college years.
1.6
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to have sexual intercourse with someone
Ejemplo
She did him on the kitchen counter after a romantic dinner.
He did his wife every night before going to sleep.
She did him in the back seat of the car while they were parked at the beach.
He did her in the shower while they were getting ready for work.
He did her in the bedroom while the children were away at a sleepover.
1.7
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to imitate a person, character, or accent to make people laugh
Ejemplo
Can you do a Donald Duck voice?
He does a perfect Arnold Schwarzenegger.
He does a great Al Pacino.
She does a great Marilyn Monroe when singing "Happy Birthday."
Can you do a British accent like they do in the movies?
1.8
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to produce or perform a specific play, show, opera, etc.
Ejemplo
She did the lead role in the school play.
She did the character of Portia in the famous play The Merchant of Venice.
He did Macbeth in the renowned production at the Globe Theatre.
She did Ophelia in the recent performance of Hamlet.
The school drama club is doing a musical called "The Sound of Music."
1.9
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to take narcotic drugs
Ejemplo
She did heroin to numb the pain of her addiction.
He does opioids to manage his chronic pain.
They did LSD to explore their minds and experience hallucinations.
He did cocaine at the party to feel more energetic.
He did marijuana to relax after a long day at work.
1.10
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to attend to a person
Ejemplo
The doctor can do you after lunch for a check-up.
The doctor can do you right after the next appointment.
Can the tailor do me by the end of the day?
The stylist can do you for a haircut at 5 PM.
The therapist said she could do you for a session this evening.
1.11
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to physically hurt someone by beating them
Ejemplo
The gang did the rival member to send a message.
They did the stalker who had been harassing them for weeks.
He did his opponent in the boxing ring, winning the match by a knockout.
He did the mugger who tried to steal his wallet.
She did her abusive ex-boyfriend when he tried to attack her again.
1.12
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to commit theft from a particular place
Ejemplo
The burglars did a bank in the downtown area.
The thieves did a jewelry store last night.
The criminals did a high-end boutique and got away with valuable items.
The thieves did an electronics store and stole several valuable gadgets.
They were planning to do a museum, but the security was too tight.
1.13
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to trick someone
1.14
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to punish someone, typically in a legal or official manner
Ejemplo
The authorities did him for embezzlement after a thorough investigation.
The police did them for vandalism in the city park.
1.15
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to be destroyed or ruined
Ejemplo
The hurricane did the coastal town, leaving widespread destruction in its wake.
The fire did the entire forest, leaving behind charred trees and ashes.
02
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to complete, finish, or accomplish something
2.1
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to travel a certain distance
Ejemplo
The airplane can do a non-stop flight of 3,000 miles.
The electric scooter can do 20 miles on a full battery.
My bike can do 50 miles on a single charge.
How many kilometers did you do on your road trip?
How many kilometers did you do on your road trip?
2.2
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to be suitable or sufficient for a particular purpose or need
Ejemplo
'This seat will do.'
'Three will do'
'Thirty minutes will do.'
Would this necklace do?
A five-dollar one will do.
2.3
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to spend a specific period of time in prison
Ejemplo
The convict did fifteen years for manslaughter.
She did three years for embezzlement.
The convicted burglar did eight years behind bars.
She did two years for white-collar fraud.
He did seven years for aggravated assault.
2.4
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to move at or reach a specific rate of speed
Ejemplo
The cyclist was doing 20 kilometers per hour on the uphill climb.
The boat was doing 30 knots in the open sea.
The helicopter can do 150 knots in forward flight.
The roller coaster can do speeds of up to 70 miles per hour.
The sports car can do 0 to 60 mph in just 4 seconds.
2.5
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to visit a specific place as a tourist
Ejemplo
The backpackers are doing Southeast Asia on a tight budget.
They did the Grand Canyon and Yellowstone National Park in a week.
Let's do the Louvre Museum this afternoon.
We want to do the Great Wall of China during our stay in Beijing.
We plan to do Rome and Florence during our Italy trip.
2.6
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to make or complete a specific journey
Ejemplo
The family did a camping trip in the national park.
He did a solo motorcycle trip across the country.
We did a boat tour around the scenic lake.
They did the hike to the summit in just a few hours.
Let's do a road trip to explore the neighboring cities.
2.7
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to prepare and cook a particular food
Ejemplo
I'll do some burgers on the grill for the barbecue.
I'll do the appetizers, and you can do the main course.
What's your favorite way to do salmon?
She's planning to do a roast chicken for dinner.
Let's do a barbecue and do some kebabs with different meats.
2.8
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to reach a certain sales figure
Ejemplo
Our goal is to do at least $500,000 in sales during the upcoming quarter.
Even during a slow season, the store managed to do a respectable amount in sales.
Despite the challenges, the team managed to do a record-breaking $2 million in sales.
The company aims to do a million in sales by the end of the fiscal year.
03
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to behave or act in a particular manner
3.1
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to affect in a positive or destructive way
Ejemplo
Heavy rainfall and flooding can do significant damage to crops.
The misinformation campaign did harm to the credibility of the organization.
Volunteer work can do a tremendous amount of good in local communities.
A supportive environment can do wonders for a child's development.
Kind words and encouragement can do a great deal for someone's confidence.
3.2
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to get on or progress in a certain way
Ejemplo
The team did exceptionally well in the competition.
The new initiative is doing quite well so far.
The patient is doing well after the surgery, with a smooth recovery.
How is the project doing?
The athlete did well in the marathon, finishing in the top three.
04
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to change the appearance of a room or living space by painting or decorating
05
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(pro-verb) used for referring to a verb that is mentioned earlier
06
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(auxiliary verb) used in forming interrogative and negative sentences
07
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(auxiliary verb) used for adding emphasis on a positive verb
7.1
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(auxiliary verb) used for adding a polite encouragement to positive imperatives
Ejemplo
Do come in and make yourself at home.
08
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to spend a specific amount of time on a particular activity
09
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to imitate the actions or behavior associated with a specific person or thing
10
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to perform household chores
01
the syllable naming the first (tonic) note of any major scale in solmization
02
doctor's degree in osteopathy
03
an uproarious party
Ejemplo
What are you doing tomorrow?
In times of crisis, people often come together to do whatever is necessary.
When you're feeling overwhelmed, it's okay to take a break and do nothing for a while.
The persistent rumors did a job on Sarah's reputation at school.
The convict did fifteen years for manslaughter.
