ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Undo

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ʌnˈduː/ · Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Undo is a verb meaning To reverse the effects of an action.

Meaning

To reverse the effects of an action.

More Meanings

  1. (transitive) To unfasten.
  2. (transitive, colloquial) To unfasten the clothing of (a person).
  3. (figuratively) To impoverish or ruin, as in reputation; to cause the downfall of.
  4. (computing) An operation that reverses a previous action.
  5. Misspelling of undue.

Example Sentences

Woe is me, for I am undone!
What's done can't be undone.
Could you undo my buckle for me?
PROSTITUTE: Undo me. There's a dear.

Word Forms

Synonyms for undo

Depending on context, synonyms include cancel, reverse, unbuckle, unbutton, untie, unzip.

Antonyms for undo

Common opposites include button, button up, tie up, zip, zip up, make.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include unmake, dispose, rescind, disconnect, vacate, revoke.

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