do

Definitions

1. verb

   To perform an action or complete a task.

   Examples

   • If you want something done, do it yourself.
   • What will you do this afternoon?
   ≈accomplish≈carry out≈functionate
2. verb

   To make someone do something.

   Examples

   • The teacher had the students do the exercise again.
   • She made him laugh with her joke.
3. verb

   To be enough.

   Examples

   • It's not the best broom, but it will have to do.
   • This will do me, thanks.
4. verb

   To be acceptable.

   Examples

   • It simply will not do to arrive late.
   • That excuse just won't do.
5. verb

   Used to form questions.

   Examples

   • Do you go there often?
   • Does she like coffee?
6. verb

   Used to form negative sentences and commands.

   Examples

   • I do not go there often.
   • Do not listen to him.
7. verb

   Used to make a statement or request stronger.

   Examples

   • But I do go sometimes.
   • Do tell us what happened.
8. verb

   Used to avoid repeating a verb that was already used.

   Examples

   • I play tennis, and she does too.
   • She sings better than I do.
9. verb

   Used in some dialects to talk about an action in progress.

   Examples

   • The dogs do bark at night.
   • The water do roar at the mill.
10. verb

    Used to ask whether something is necessary.

    Examples

    • Do I just call every number on the list?
    • Do I need to sign in every time I visit?
    ≈should