undo

/ʌndˈuː/

/ənˈdu/

[verb]

to undo

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

cause to become loose

synonyms : loosen

untie

to make null or cancel the effects of something

deprive of certain characteristics

synonyms : unmake

antonyms : do

remove the outer cover or wrapping of

synonyms : unwrap

antonyms : wrap

to cause someone or something to get ruined or destroyed

Examples

1. I'm trying to learn a new skill, and while I'm not getting it right the first time, I remind myself that do and undo, the day is long enough, and I'll get there eventually.

2. But, his own fourth-quarter excellence undid a Suns' lead.

3. The court can undo the mess.

4. Trump's entire end game was undoing the Obama legacy.

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