26984 words

undo

4 definitions • 5 examples
1
to unfasten something that is fastened or tied:

Examples:

Can someone help me to undo my seat belt?
2
to remove the good or bad effects of an action or several actions:

Examples:

I did a really tough aerobics class and then went out for dinner and undid (all) the good work!
It's very difficult to undo the damage that's caused by inadequate parenting in a child's early years.
3
to unfasten something that is closed or tied:

Examples:

He undid the top button of his shirt and loosened his tie.
4
to remove the effects of something that happened earlier:

Examples:

It’s difficult to undo the damage caused by a father who abandons his child.

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