/duː/

Definition & Meaning of "do"

to do

[past form: did]

VERB

to perform an action that is not mentioned by name

Transitive: to do sth

Example

What are you doing tomorrow?

I 'm not sure what to do in this situation; it's quite confusing.

1.1

to have a certain occupation or profession

Intransitive

Example

What do you do for work?

What did he do before he started his own business?

1.2

(dummy verb) to perform an action that is specified by a noun

Transitive: to do sth

Example

It 's important to do your homework before the class.

He does exercise every morning to stay fit.

1.3

to produce, provide, or make something available

Transitive: to do sth

Example

Who 's doing the catering for the corporate event?

The company does custom software development for various clients.

1.4

to solve or calculate something

Transitive: to do a puzzle or problem

Example

I ca n't do these complex equations without a calculator.

He 's great at doing puzzles; he can solve them quickly.

1.5

to study or learn something

Transitive: to do a subject of study

Example

Have you done any Shakespeare in your literature classes?

She did mathematics throughout her high school years.

1.6

to have sexual intercourse with someone

Transitive: to do sb

Example

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.

1.7

to imitate a person, character, or accent to make people laugh

Transitive: to do a character or act

Example

Can you do a British accent like they do in the movies?

She does a great Marilyn Monroe when singing " Happy Birthday. "

1.8

to produce or perform a specific play, show, opera, etc.

Transitive: to do a play or role

Example

The theater group is doing a production of " Romeo and Juliet " this season.

The school drama club is doing a musical called " The Sound of Music. "

1.9

to take narcotic drugs

Transitive: to do a drug

Example

He did cocaine at the party to feel more energetic.

He does opioids to manage his chronic pain.

1.10

to attend to a person

Transitive: to do sb point in time | to do sb for sth

Example

The stylist can do you for a haircut at 5 PM.

The doctor can do you after lunch for a check-up.

1.11

to physically hurt someone by beating them

Transitive: to do sb

Example

They did the stalker who had been harassing them for weeks.

He did the mugger who tried to steal his wallet.

1.12

to commit theft from a particular place

Transitive: to do a place

Example

The thieves did a jewelry store last night.

The burglars did a bank in the downtown area.

1.13

to trick someone

Dialect

British

Transitive: to do sb

Example

Watch out for that seller; he has a reputation for doing people on rare items.

She realized she had been done when she discovered the product was fake.

1.14

to punish someone, typically in a legal or official manner

Dialect

British

Transitive: to do sb for an offence

Example

The authorities did him for embezzlement after a thorough investigation.

He got done for shoplifting at the local mall.

1.15

to be destroyed or ruined

Transitive: to do sth

Example

The house was done by the hurricane, leaving nothing but rubble behind.

Her career was done when she was caught embezzling funds.

to complete, finish, or accomplish something

2.1

to travel a certain distance

Transitive: to do a specific distance

Example

During the cycling event, participants aim to do at least 100 miles.

My bike can do 50 miles on a single charge.

2.2

to be suitable or sufficient for a particular purpose or need

Intransitive: to do | to do for sb/sth

Transitive: to do sb in a specific manner

Example

' Do you need more chairs for the party?'

I'm looking for a gift for my sister.

2.3

to spend a specific period of time in prison

Transitive: to do a period of time

Example

She did two years for white-collar fraud.

The convicted burglar did eight years behind bars.

2.4

to move at or reach a specific rate of speed

Transitive: to do a specific speed

Example

The cyclist was doing 20 kilometers per hour on the uphill climb.

The boat was doing 30 knots in the open sea.

2.5

to visit a specific place as a tourist

Transitive: to do a place or landmark

Example

We plan to do Rome and Florence during our Italy trip.

They did the Grand Canyon and Yellowstone National Park in a week.

2.6

to make or complete a specific journey

Transitive: to do a trip | to do a trip sometime

Example

We did the cross-country drive in three days.

They did the hike to the summit in just a few hours.

2.7

to prepare and cook a particular food

Transitive: to do food

Example

How do you want your eggs done for breakfast?

She 's planning to do a roast chicken for dinner.

2.8

to reach a certain sales figure

Transitive: to do a specific amount or sales

Example

The company aims to do a million in sales by the end of the fiscal year.

Our goal is to do at least $500,000 in sales during the upcoming quarter.

to behave or act in a particular manner

Intransitive

Example

You should do as your parents advise; they have experience.

In a crisis, it 's best to stay calm and do as trained.

3.1

to affect in a positive or destructive way

Transitive: to do sth

Example

Regular exercise can do a lot for your overall health and well-being.

Heavy rainfall and flooding can do significant damage to crops.

3.2

to get on or progress in a certain way

Intransitive: to do in a specific manner

Example

How is the project doing?

The team did exceptionally well in the competition.

to change the appearance of a room or living space by painting or decorating

Transitive: to do sth in a specific manner

Example

We 're planning to do the kitchen in a modern style.

She did the bathroom in a vibrant shade of turquoise.

(pro-verb) used for referring to a verb that is mentioned earlier

Intransitive

Example

' Will you finish the report by Friday?'

She runs faster than she did in the last race.

(auxiliary verb) used in forming interrogative and negative sentences

Example

Do you enjoy playing musical instruments?

Did they complete the assignment on time?

(auxiliary verb) used for adding emphasis on a positive verb

Example

Do listen carefully to the instructions before starting.

You do need to double-check your work for accuracy.

7.1

(auxiliary verb) used for adding a polite encouragement to positive imperatives

Example

Do come in and make yourself at home.

Do join us for dinner; we'd love to have you.

to spend a specific amount of time on a particular activity

Ditransitive: to do a period of time doing sth

Example

He did a summer working on a farm to save money.

She did several months volunteering in Africa.

to imitate the actions or behavior associated with a specific person or thing

Transitive: to do sb

Example

He did a Robin Hood and stole from the rich to give to the poor.

They decided to do an Elon Musk and revolutionize the electric car industry.

to perform household chores

Transitive: to do a chore

Example

Can you do the dishes after dinner tonight?

He does the laundry every Sunday.

NOUN

the syllable naming the first (tonic) note of any major scale in solmization

doctor's degree in osteopathy

an uproarious party

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