do
do /ˈduː/
noun
-
The syllable naming the first (tonic) note of any major scale in solmization
(
do
, doh
, ut
)
the syllable naming the first (tonic) note of any major scale in solmization
-
An uproarious party
(
bash
, brawl
, do
)
an uproarious party
verb
-
(
)
Engage in
(
make
, do
)
engage in
Make love, not war
make love, not war
Make an effort
make an effort
Do research
do research
Do nothing
do nothing
Make revolution
make revolution
-
()
Carry out or perform an action
(
execute
, perform
, do
)
carry out or perform an action
John did the painting, the weeding, and he cleaned out the gutters
John did the painting, the weeding, and he cleaned out the gutters
The skater executed a triple pirouette
the skater executed a triple pirouette
She did a little dance
she did a little dance
-
()
Get (something) done
(
perform
, do
)
get (something) done
I did my job
I did my job
-
()
Proceed or get along
(
come
, fare
, make out
, do
, get along
)
proceed or get along
How is she doing in her new job?
How is she doing in her new job?
How are you making out in graduate school?
How are you making out in graduate school?
He's come a long way
He's come a long way
-
()
Give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
(
do
, make
, cause
)
give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
Cause a commotion
cause a commotion
Make a stir
make a stir
Cause an accident
cause an accident
-
()
Carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions
(
practise
, exercise
, practice
, do
)
carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions
Practice law
practice law
-
()
Be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
(
answer
, serve
, suffice
, do
)
be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
A few words would answer
A few words would answer
This car suits my purpose well
This car suits my purpose well
Will $100 do?
Will $100 do?
A B' grade doesn't suffice to get me into medical school
A B' grade doesn't suffice to get me into medical school
Nothing else will serve
Nothing else will serve
-
()
Create or design, often in a certain way
(
do
, make
)
create or design, often in a certain way
Do my room in blue
Do my room in blue
I did this piece in wood to express my love for the forest
I did this piece in wood to express my love for the forest
-
()
Behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
(
do
, behave
, act
)
behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
You should act like an adult
You should act like an adult
Don't behave like a fool
Don't behave like a fool
What makes her do this way?
What makes her do this way?
The dog acts ferocious, but he is really afraid of people
The dog acts ferocious, but he is really afraid of people
-
()
Arrange attractively
(
coif
, coiffe
, coiffure
, arrange
, do
, dress
, set
)
arrange attractively
Dress my hair for the wedding
dress my hair for the wedding
-
()
Carry on or function
(
manage
, do
)
carry on or function
We could do with a little more help around here
We could do with a little more help around here
-
()
Spend time in prison or in a labor camp
(
do
, serve
)
spend time in prison or in a labor camp
He did six years for embezzlement
He did six years for embezzlement
-
()
Travel or traverse (a distance)
(
do
)
travel or traverse (a distance)
This car does 150 miles per hour
This car does 150 miles per hour
We did 6 miles on our hike every day
We did 6 miles on our hike every day
noun
-
Doctor's degree in osteopathy
(
DO
, Doctor of Osteopathy
)
doctor's degree in osteopathy
