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Definition of doing - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
taking actionaction or the performance of an action
- Her doing of the task was impressive.
2.
responsibilitydeed or action, especially when responsible
- The accident was his doing.
Expressions with doing
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force someone to do something by using threats or pressure
He bullied her into doing his homework for him.
be in a situation where any action leads to negative results
He can't do right for doing wrong at work.
not helping or benefiting someone
Ignoring the problem isn't doing anyone any favors.
be attracted to someone based on their action or behavior
He fancies her doing that at the party.
trick someone to make them do something
She fooled him into signing the contract.
gently encourage someone to start or continue an action
She nudged him into joining the team meeting.
decide firmly to do something and focus on achieving it
She set her mind on doing well in the exam.
cause someone to do something by making them feel ashamed
She shamed him into apologizing for his mistake.
attribute the outcome to oneself, implying blame or fault
She admitted this is all her doing after the company lost its biggest client.
persistently annoy someone until they do something
She badgered him into doing the chores.
carry out a ceremonial duty
He is doing the honors of presenting the award.
force someone to act by threatening to reveal secrets
He blackmailed her into signing the contract.
forcefully push someone to do something against their will
He bulldozed her into signing the contract.
trick someone by lying to make them do something
He conned her into giving him money.
requires significant effort or skill to achieve
Getting that permit approved in a week—it takes some doing.
force someone quickly to begin a task or activity
The deadline jolted her into finishing the report.
situation not caused by someone
The mistake was none of his doing.
strongly urge someone to do something they hesitate to do
She pressed him into signing the contract quickly.
force someone quickly to do something without choice
They railroaded him into signing the contract.
persuade someone to act using charm or flattery
He smooth-talked her into joining the club.
trick someone into doing something they don't want
He suckered me into doing his chores.
persuade someone gently using charming words to do something
She sweet-talked him into helping with the project.
require a lot of effort or time
Building the model ship will take some doing.
convince oneself to do something difficult
She talked herself into doing the presentation.
Origin of doing
Old English, dōn (to do)
Terms with doing included in their meaning
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relaxation
stop doing activities to relax
warning
warn or stop someone from doing something
assistance
assist me in doing something
group action
used to say a group of people or things are doing something or are something
activity
period spent doing something
preference
enjoy or prefer doing something
general avoidance
keep away from or stop oneself from doing
finish task
finish making or doing
navigation
instructions for reaching a destination or doing something
person
describing someone who aids by doing tasks or giving advice
guidance
directions or orders for doing something
habit
continue doing something without stopping
process
methods or manners of doing something
imminent
on the verge of doing something
finished action
have finished doing something
avoid action
deciding to avoid doing something
punishment
be punished for doing something wrong
continue action
continue doing something
independence
emphasizes doing something without help
telephone communication
using a telephone for talking or doing something
organize
create a detailed proposal for doing something
stop action
stop doing something because it is sufficient or too much
suggestion
used to suggest that you and others avoid doing something
activity
process of doing something to achieve an aim
Examples of doing in a sentence
His doing of the chores was appreciated. The chaos in the office was her doing. The prank was entirely his doing.
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- French:accomplissement, fait, ...
- German:Ausführung, Tat, ...
- Italian:esecuzione, fare, ...
- Spanish:realización, responsabilidad, ...
- Portuguese:execução, obra, ...
- Chinese:行为, 所为, ...
- Japanese:行動, 仕業, ...
- Arabic:فِعْل, صَنيع, ...
- Hebrew:עֲשִׂיָּה, מַעֲשֶׂה, ...
- Russian:выполнение, дело, ...
- Ukrainian:виконання, справа, ...
- Hindi:कार्य, करतूत, ...
Definition of do - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
activitytr./intr. perform an action or tasktr./intr.
- I need to do my homework.
2.
languageintr. act as an auxiliary in questionsintr.
- Do you like ice cream?
3.
grammarintr. act as an auxiliary in negativesintr.
- I do not want to go.
4.
behaviorintr. behave in a certain wayintr.
- He does well under pressure.
5.
emphasisintr. act as an auxiliary for emphasisintr.
- I do believe you are right.
6.
actiontr. cause or produce an effecttr.
- The medicine did wonders for her health.
7.
sufficiencyintr. serve a purpose or be sufficientintr.
- This will do for now.
8.
workintr. engage in a profession or studyintr.
- She does law at university.
9.
creationtr. create or design somethingtr.
- They did the new website design.
10.
cookingtr. cook to a certain extenttr.
- Do the eggs how you like them.?
11.
performanceintr. fare or perform in a situationintr.
- The team did well in the match.
12.
problem solvingtr. solve or work out a problemtr.
- Can you do this math problem?
13.
arrangementtr. UK fix or arrange somethingtr. UK
- Can you do the flowers for the wedding?
14.
- She had her hair done at the salon.
15.
- We did Europe last summer.
16.
treatmenttr. treat or handle in a certain waytr.
- She did her hair nicely.
17.
imitationtr. imitate or impersonatetr.
- He can do a great Elvis impression.
18.
- The teacher did him for cheating.
19.
event managementtr. UK celebrate or conduct an eventtr. UK
- They plan to do a big wedding.
20.
- He did five years for theft.
21.
- They were rumored to have done it.
22.
- He was done out of his money.
Noun
1.
- The annual charity do was a huge success.
2.
- She showed off her new do at the premiere.
3.
musicTECH. first note of a major scale in solfègeTECH.
- The choir started with a strong do.
Auxiliary verb
1.
interrogativesforms questions with a main verb that lacks another helper verb
- Do you enjoy hiking?
2.
denialforms negative statements and commands with a main verb
- Do not touch the wires.
3.
substitutionreplaces a previously mentioned action to avoid saying it again
- Maya sings better than I do.
4.
insistenceadds strong force to a statement, command, or wish
- I do understand your concern.
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Expressions with do
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be sufficient or adequate for a purpose
This amount of food will do for the whole week.
have a positive effect
Eating healthy does good for your body.
perform or complete again
She decided to do over the project to improve its quality.
fasten or tie something
She took a moment to do up her shoelaces.
try as hard as possible to accomplish a task
He did his best to finish the project on time.
certain to happen or occur
With no practice, you're bound to do badly.
perform a magic trick where something vanishes
The magician will do a disappearing trick with the rabbit.
perform an action secretly without someone's knowledge
They planned the party behind his back.
perform a job to earn money
She asked him what he does for a living.
perform an action with elegance
She always manages to do it in style, no matter the occasion.
perform a helpful action for someone
Could you do me a favor and pass the salt?
fulfill one's duty in a group effort
Everyone must do their part to succeed.
look at things in stores without buying them
We like to do some window shopping on weekends.
perform a helpful action for someone
Can you do me a favor and pass the salt?
benefit someone's health or well-being
A vacation will do you good.
handle or treat something in a certain way
She knew exactly what to do with the customer’s complaint.
achieve remarkable effects or improvements
Regular exercise can do wonders for your health.
ask someone politely for a favor
Do you mind helping me with this?
choose to avoid or disassociate from something
I have nothing to do with their plans.
be involved or associated with something
He has something to do with the new project.
be about or concerning something
The book has to do with ancient history.
asking about someone's abilities or options
If you finish early, what can you do next?
ask if someone is willing to do something
What do you say to going for a walk?
questions the benefit of an action or idea
He suggested calling again, but what good would that do?
Origin of do
Old English, dōn (perform)
Examples of do in a sentence
He will do the dishes after dinner. Do they understand the instructions? Do we have to leave now? They do not agree with the decision. We do not have any more information. She does her job with great care.
They do their best to help others. I do think it's a great idea. You do need to finish your homework. The new policy did more harm than good. Her speech did a lot to inspire the team. A simple thank you will do. This old coat will do for the winter. He does engineering at a prestigious college. They do research in marine biology. She did the decorations for the party. He did the illustrations for the book. Do the pasta until it's al dente. She likes to do the steak medium-rare. She did exceptionally in her presentation. They did poorly in the competition. She can do the crossword puzzle in under five minutes. He asked his friend to do the coding challenge. She will do the seating arrangements for the event. I need someone to do my hair for the party. He decided to do his hair differently for the party. Can you do my hair like hers? They plan to do South America next year. We did the entire coastline in just two weeks. He did the report with great care. They did the room in a modern style. She can do a perfect imitation of her teacher. He loves to do accents from different countries. The principal did him for vandalizing the wall. The coach did the player for missing practice. We're going to do a surprise party for her. They did a small gathering for his birthday. She could do ten years if convicted. He has already done time for fraud. They were caught doing it in the office. Rumors spread about them doing it at the party. She was done out of her inheritance. They were done by a clever scam. We are hosting a do for the new interns. The office do was the highlight of the month. Her stylish do turned heads at the event. He spent hours perfecting his do for the wedding. The music lesson began with the teacher singing do. In solfège, do is the starting note. Did you call your sister yesterday? Do they serve breakfast here? I do not want any dessert. Do not leave your bag unattended. I do not enjoy crowded concerts as much as she does. Did Leo finish the report? Yes, he did. She does deserve credit for the idea. Do please call when you arrive.
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- French:faire, fête, ...
- German:machen, Feier, ...
- Italian:fare, evento sociale, ...
- Spanish:hacer, fiesta, ...
- Portuguese:fazer, festa, ...
- Chinese:做, 聚会, ...
- Japanese:する, パーティー, ...
- Arabic:فَعَلَ, حَفْل, ...
- Hebrew:לַעֲשׂוֹת, מְסִיבָּה, ...
- Russian:делать, мероприятие, ...
- Ukrainian:зробити, вечірка, ...
- Hindi:करना, समारोह, ...
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