do for


Definition: Meaning of, do for in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / duː fɔː;fə /

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Prsesent Past Past Participle
do for did for done for
Present Participle Third Person Singular
doing for does for
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  1. do for someone British English informal to make it impossible for someone to succeed or to continue living
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  2. do for someone British English old-fashioned to regularly clean someone else’s house and cook for them
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  3. be done for
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  4. informal if something is done for, it is in such bad condition or so badly damaged that it cannot be used
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  5. informal to be likely to be punished, hurt, or killed
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  6. to be so tired that you cannot continue
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