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A deed or action, especially when somebody is held responsible for it
“The utter ruination of what was once a successful franchise was all her doing.”
The act of doing something
“It sounds good in theory, but we'd like to see the actual doing in action.”
The work or effort involved in achieving a given aim
“It's going to take some doing to fix this mess.”
Something that one has made or done
A personal, business or financial dealing or matter
The transformation of raw materials into finished products, usually on a large scale
Catching or apprehending someone
Present participle for to perform or execute an action or task
“So what do we have to do to fix this issue?”
Present participle for to accomplish or cause something to happen
“My hope is that by reporting on bad behavior like this, I can do some good.”
Present participle for to complete a task
“Enough talk. Let's do it!”
(countable) Present participle for to achieve something
“I can currently do five chin-ups at a time.”
Present participle for to be suitable or acceptable
“I am currently wearing a long dress and striped shirt, which won't do for the party.”
Present participle for to work out or resolve
“They would watch videos, read books, and do puzzles.”
Present participle for to conduct oneself in a particular way
“They are free to do as they please.”
Present participle for to make a trip to or visit
“We have done most countries in Europe, and now we are planning to do South America.”
Present participle for to provide or make accommodations for
“Many hotels don't do single rooms at all.”
Present participle for to decorate or make more attractive
“After we have decorated the master bedroom, we will do the nursery.”
Present participle for to study or to undertake an academic course
“I will do my post-graduate the following year after I graduate.”
Present participle for to fare or perform, either well or badly
“I performed poorly in this tournament, but I will do much better next time.”
Present participle for to scam or defraud
“The scoundrel would do the poor old couple out of their life savings by pretending to be a Nigerian prince.”
Present participle for to make an arrangement or preparation
“If you get home early, can you do dinner, please?”
Present participle for to attend to one's appearance, typically one's hair
“Her maid would dress her and then do her hair.”
Present participle for to put on a presentation of
“The local theater will do a stage adaptation of King Kong next month.”
Present participle for to perform a show or in a show
“I will do a couple of tours around Europe with the band, and then I will be done for the year.”
(a favor) Present participle for to impart gratuitously
“Would you be so kind as to do me a favor?”
Present participle for to work or earn a living as
“I keep asking him what he is going to do when he leaves school, and he keeps saying that all he wants to do is play football.”
(quantified) Present participle for to reach a particular speed, amount or rate
“Sammy was always complaining that he couldn't do 55 miles per hour on the highway.”
Present participle for to execute an impersonation of
“The crowd begged the comedian to do Sylvester Stallone again.”
Present participle for to target and strike someone
“The scoundrels plotted to do him and take his money.”
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