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Definition 1:
To perform (an action or activity) + obj no obj .
Examples:
We should do something special to celebrate your birthday.
This crime was done deliberately.
I have to do some chores this afternoon.
Tell me what to do and I’ll do it.
I’m obliged to do my duty.
He does his work without complaining.
I do the ironing on Wednesdays and the cooking on Thursdays. [=I iron on Wednesdays and cook on Thursdays]
I did a favor for him. = I did him a favor.
“What do you do with this lever? = What does this lever do?” “It operates the pump.”
He did a lot for us.
What can I do to help you? = What can I do for you? [=how can/may I help you?]
What have I done to you to make you so angry?
Have you done something to/with this room? [=have you changed this room in some way?] It looks different.
My knee is sore. I must have done something to it [=I must have hurt it] when I fell.
Don’t just stand there: do something! [=take some sort of action to stop what is happening]
We need to do something about this problem. [=we need to take some action to correct this problem]
All we can do is hope for the best. [=there is no other action we can take except to hope for the best]
I didn’t do it! = I didn’t do anything! [=I didn’t do what you said I did]
Are you doing anything right now? [=are you busy right now?]
If you’re not doing anything this evening [=if you’re not busy this evening], why not come over for dinner?
“What are you doing this weekend?” “I’m just relaxing at home.”
What is the stock market doing now: rising or falling?
What have I done with my keys? [=where did I put my keys?]
My hair is a mess. I can’t do anything with it.
There’s nothing to do in this town on a Saturday night!
Do as I say, not as I do. [=do the things that I say you should do, not the things that I do myself]
Shut up and do as you’re told! [=do what I tell you to do]
Definition 2:
used with what to ask or talk about a person’s job .
Examples:
“What does your husband do?” “He’s a writer.”
She’s a lawyer. I’m not sure what her husband does.
What does she do for a living? [=what is her job?]
Definition 3:
To finish working on (something) compare done 1.
Examples:
His mother won’t let him watch television until he has done his homework.
I’ve only done three of the walls so far—I’ll paint the last one tomorrow.
Definition 4:
used to describe the success or progress of someone or something How are you doing? or (very informally) How you doing? is used as a greeting. .
Examples:
“How is she doing in school?” “She did badly/poorly at first, but now she’s doing much better.”
She does well in math but badly in history.
The company is doing well.
How is the stock market doing these days?
He started out poor, worked hard, did very well (for himself) in business [=was very successful in business], and died rich.
“Hi, Dave. How are you doing?” “I’m fine, thanks. How are you?”
Definition 5:
used to describe the effect that something has .
Examples:
You’ve been working too hard. A few days off will do you (some) good. [=a few days off will be good for you]
We didn’t mean to do him (any) harm. [=to harm him]
Criticism can do people a lot of harm/damage; praise can do people a lot of good.
The new design doesn’t do much for me. [=I don’t like the new design very much]
That hat does nothing for you. [=that hat does not look good on you]
Definition 6:
used to describe the amount of effort someone makes + obj no obj .
Examples:
She did nothing to help us. [=she did not try to help us at all]
I did my best. = I did my utmost. = I did all that I could. = I did everything I could.
I did as well as I could.
Definition 7:
To create or produce (something) .
Examples:
A writer who is doing a new biography on Abraham Lincoln
A painter who has done some beautiful landscapes
Definition 8:
To perform in or be the producer or director of (a movie, play, etc.) .
Examples:
An actress who has done several hit movies
A director who is doing a play on Broadway
Definition 9:
To play (a role or character) .
Examples:
An actor who did Hamlet on Broadway
Definition 10:
To pretend to be (someone, such as a famous person) :to copy the speech and appearance of (someone) .
Examples:
A comedian who does a great George Bush [=a comedian who does a very good and entertaining imitation of George Bush]
Definition 11:
To behave like (someone) .
Examples:
I wish he’d do a Houdini and disappear. [=I wish he’d go away]
Definition 12:
To wash or clean (something) .
Examples:
It’s your turn to do [=wash] the laundry.
The woman we hired to clean our house doesn’t do windows.
Definition 13:
To decorate (a place) see also do over 2 (below).
Examples:
They did the bedroom in blue and the living room in green.
Definition 14:
To make (someone’s face, hair, etc.) more attractive by putting on makeup, etc. .
Examples:
She wanted to do her face before the party.
She had her hair done [=styled] at the beauty parlor.
She was doing her fingernails/nails.
Definition 15:
To put on (makeup) .
Examples:
It took her a few minutes to do her makeup.
Definition 16:
To cook or prepare (food) compare done 2.
Examples:
I like my steak done rare.
I’ll do the salad while you do the pasta.
Definition 17:
To make or sell (a product) .
Examples:
This is the company’s most popular computer, but they also do a less expensive model.
Definition 18:
To participate in (an activity) with other people see also do lunch at lunch.
Examples:
We should do dinner some time. [=we should have dinner together some time]
do a meeting [=have a meeting]
We should do a movie [=go to a movie] this weekend.
Definition 19:
To go to (a place) when traveling .
Examples:
A group of tourists who are doing [=visiting] 12 countries in 30 days
Definition 20:
To move or travel (a distance) .
Examples:
We did [=traveled] 500 miles yesterday.
Definition 21:
To move at (a speed) .
Examples:
They were doing [=going, driving] 85 on the turnpike.
That plane can do [=go] 1,400 mph!
Definition 22:
To be in a place for (a period of time) .
Examples:
He did [=spent] two years in college before he dropped out.
Definition 23:
To be in a prison for (a period of time) sometimes used figuratively .
Examples:
He did [=served] five years (in prison) for robbery.
He has been doing time in a federal penitentiary.
I’ve done my time at that terrible job, and now it’s time to move on.
Definition 24:
To be enough :to be adequate no obj + obj .
Examples:
I don’t need any more cake, thank you. One piece will do. [=one piece is enough]
I’d prefer to use glue, but tape will/would do.
(informal) One piece of cake will do me. [=one piece of cake is enough for me]
Definition 25:
Phrases like that will do (it) and that should do (it) are used in informal speech to tell someone that you do not want or need anything more. That will do it and that should do it are also used to say that you have finished doing something or are about to finish doing something. That will do is also sometimes used to tell someone (such as a child) to stop doing or saying something that is bothering you or making you angry. .
Examples:
“Would you like anything else?” “No, that’ll do it.” = “No, that should do it.”
I just have one more letter to sign and that should do it. [=and then I’ll be finished]
That will do [=that’s enough], young man: one more word out of you and you’re grounded!
Definition 26:
The phrase that does it is used to say that you have finished doing something. That does it is also used in angry speech to say that you will not accept or allow something anymore. .
Examples:
I just need to sign one more letter…There, that does it.
“They say we’ll have to wait another hour.” “That does it! We’re leaving right now!”
Definition 27:
To be proper used in negative statements In U.S. English, this sense of do has a somewhat formal or old-fashioned quality. compare done 3.
Examples:
It doesn’t do for a doctor to become too friendly with his patients. = It won’t/wouldn’t do for a doctor to become too friendly with his patients. [=a doctor should not become too friendly with his patients]
Such behavior will never do! [=such behavior should not be allowed]
We should leave soon. It won’t do to be late.
This is a formal occasion, so jeans simply won’t do. [=jeans are not appropriate]
Definition 28:
To use (illegal drugs) .
Examples:
He says that he doesn’t do drugs anymore.
Definition 29:
To happen .
Examples:
Is there anything doing tomorrow?
There is nothing doing around here.
Let’s find out what’s doing downtown.
Definition 30:
People ask what is something/someone doing…? when they are surprised or upset about where someone or something is. People ask what is someone doing with (something)? when they are surprised or upset because someone has something. .
Examples:
What are all my clothes doing (lying/scattered) on the floor? [=why are all my clothes on the floor?]
What were you doing (standing) outside in the rain? [=why were you outside in the rain?]
What are you doing with my notebook? = What do you think you’re doing with my notebook? [=why do you have my notebook?]
Definition 31:
To have sex with (someone).
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