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Definition of done - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
completionhaving completed or finished an activity
- The project is done and ready for review.
2.
foodfully cooked
- The steak is done just how I like it..
3.
- After the marathon, I was completely done.
4.
- After the defeat, the team felt done.
Expressions with done
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not completed or finished
The project is not done yet.
expresses approval for someone's achievement or effort
Well done on passing your exams!
agreement that is final and unchangeable
The contract is signed, it's a done deal.
finish or complete something
I will be done with my homework soon.
already experienced it, so not eager to repeat it
Skydiving? Been there, done that.
no serious damage or injury happened
It's okay, no harm done.
some damage has already occurred and can't be undone
We can't fix it; the harm's done now.
past events cannot be changed or undone
Don't worry about the mistake; what's done is done.
finished completely, either thoroughly or fully resolved
The project is done and dusted now.
simple to suggest but hard to achieve
Starting a new business is easier said than done.
not finalized or confirmed yet
The contract is not a done deal yet.
completely finished and no longer important
The argument is over and done, so let's move on.
completed or agreed upon
Once the project is said and done, we can relax.
have been tricked or deceived causing loss or embarrassment
You've been done by that scam artist again!
dressed in an ostentatious or overly formal manner
She was done up like a dog's dinner for the party.
used to show a promise to do something quickly
If you need help, consider it done.
cooked perfectly
The steak was done to a turn, juicy and tender.
finish the job or task successfully
Let's get 'er done before lunch.
treated in an unfair or harsh way
She felt hard done by after the decision.
something is done immediately after it is mentioned
He fixed the issue, no sooner said than done.
caused a problem or trouble by your action
Now you've done it, the vase is broken!
used to say something has achieved a result
That's done it! We finally finished the project.
acceptance of an unchangeable past action
She sighed and said, 'What is done is done.'
cheated or exploited, treated unfairly in a situation
He felt done up like a kipper after losing his job unfairly..
Origin of done
Old English, don (to do)
Terms with done included in their meaning
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frequency
done every day
questions
inquire about the manner or way something is done
employment
activity done to earn money
general activity
activity involving mental or physical effort done to achieve a result
emotion
feel regret or guilt about something done
initial experience
never done or experienced before
time
happening or done on the day Friday
specific day
happening or done on the day after Friday
weekday
happening or done on the third day of the week
gratitude
express gratitude for something received or done
action
something done or performed, a deed
leisure
something done for enjoyment or exercise
comprehension
understand something that is being said or done
routine
action done regularly without thinking
not possible
not able to be done or happen
work
task or piece of work to be done
general use
located, done, or used outside
nature
related to activities done outside
independent action
done without any help from others
time
happening or done in a short time
normal manner
happening or done in the normal or expected way
enjoyment
done to enjoy or amuse oneself
success
task done well or successfully
feasibility
when something can be done or allowed
Examples of done in a sentence
The painting is done and ready to be hung. The chicken is done and ready to serve. Make sure the fish is done before eating. By the end of the day, I was done. After the long hike, she felt done. He felt done after losing his job.
The project seemed done after the funding was cut.
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- French:terminé, cuit, ...
- German:fertig, durchgebraten, ...
- Italian:completato, fatto, ...
- Spanish:terminado, hecho, ...
- Portuguese:concluído, cozido, ...
- Chinese:已完成的, 熟了, ...
- Japanese:完了した, 焼き上がった, ...
- Arabic:مُنْتَهٍ, ناضِج, ...
- Hebrew:גָמוּר, עָשׂוּי, ...
- Russian:завершённый, приготовленный, ...
- Ukrainian:завершений, приготований, ...
- Hindi:पूरा, अच्छी तरह पका हुआ, ...
Definition of do - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
activitytr./intr. perform an action or tasktr./intr.
- I need to do my homework.
2.
languageintr. TECH. act as an auxiliary in questionsintr. TECH.
- Do you like ice cream?
3.
grammarintr. TECH. act as an auxiliary in negativesintr. TECH.
- I do not want to go.
4.
behaviorintr. behave in a certain wayintr.
- He does well under pressure.
5.
emphasisintr. TECH. act as an auxiliary for emphasisintr. TECH.
- 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.
groomingtr. style or arrange hairtr.
- 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.
Images of do
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Expressions with do
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handle or treat something in a certain way
How do you do with stress at work?
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..
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.
fasten or tie something
She took a moment to do up her shoelaces..
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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