Dos

/doʊs/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A command-line operating system developed by Microsoft, commonly referred to as MS-DOS.

He used DOS to navigate through the file system before switching to a graphical interface.

A plural form of 'do', often used in informal contexts to refer to things that are done or tasks that are performed.

I have a few dos on my to-do list that I need to complete today.

verb

To perform or carry out a task.

She dosed her assignments before the deadline.

From Spanish 'dos', meaning 'two'.

dos and don'ts

Guidelines or rules regarding what should and shouldn't be done.

dos

Used to indicate the number two in a casual context.

pair

Two things that are similar and meant to be used together.

duet

A performance by two people.

Referring to two items or people as a unit.

The dos grabbed dinner together.

Used in short forms like 'dos' for digital operations.

The tech guy showed us the dos for the new software.