do

/dˈu/ · 1 syllable

Meaning

verb

engage in
“make love, not war”
carry out or perform an action
“John did the painting, the weeding, and he cleaned out the gutters”
get (something) done
“I did my job”
proceed or get along
“How is she doing in her new job?”
give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
“cause a commotion”
carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions
“practice law”
be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
“A few words would answer”
create or design, often in a certain way
“Do my room in blue”
behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
“You should act like an adult”
spend time in prison or in a labor camp
“He did six years for embezzlement”
carry on or function
“We could do with a little more help around here”
arrange attractively
“dress my hair for the wedding”

noun

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