do meaning and definition

DO noun

Definition of do (noun)

1. an uproarious party
   • synonyms: bash, brawl
2. the syllable naming the first (tonic) note of any major scale in solmization
   • synonyms: doh, ut
3. doctor's degree in osteopathy
   • synonyms: Doctor of Osteopathy

DO verb

Definition of do (verb)

1. engage in
   • "make love, not war"; "make an effort"; "do research"; "do nothing"; "make revolution"
   • synonyms: make
2. carry out or perform an action
   • "John did the painting, the weeding, and he cleaned out the gutters"; "the skater executed a triple pirouette"; "she did a little dance"
   • synonyms: execute, perform
3. get (something) done
   • "I did my job"
   • synonyms: perform
4. proceed or get along
   • "How is she doing in her new job?"; "How are you making out in graduate school?"; "He's come a long way"
   • synonyms: come, fare, get along, make out
5. give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
   • "cause a commotion"; "make a stir"; "cause an accident"
   • synonyms: cause, make
6. carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions
   • "practice law"
   • synonyms: exercise, practice, practise
7. be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
   • "A few words would answer"; "This car suits my purpose well"; "Will $100 do?"; "A 'B' grade doesn't suffice to get me into medical school"; "Nothing else will serve"
   • synonyms: answer, serve, suffice
8. create or design, often in a certain way
   • "Do my room in blue"; "I did this piece in wood to express my love for the forest"
   • synonyms: make
   • antonym: undo
9. behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
   • "You should act like an adult"; "Don't behave like a fool"; "What makes her do this way?"; "The dog acts ferocious, but he is really afraid of people"
   • synonyms: act, behave
10. spend time in prison or in a labor camp
    • "He did six years for embezzlement"
    • synonyms: serve
11. carry on or function
    • "We could do with a little more help around here"
    • synonyms: manage
12. arrange attractively
    • "dress my hair for the wedding"
    • synonyms: arrange, coif, coiffe, coiffure, dress, set
13. travel or traverse (a distance)
    • "This car does 150 miles per hour"; "We did 6 miles on our hike every day"