Meaning & Definition of Undo in English
English⟶
Undo
/əndu/
verb
1. Cancel, annul, or reverse an action or its effect
- "I wish i could undo my actions"
synonym:
- undo
2. Deprive of certain characteristics
synonym:
- unmake,
- undo
3. Cause the ruin or downfall of
- "A single mistake undid the president and he had to resign"
synonym:
- undo
4. Cause to become loose
- "Undo the shoelace"
- "Untie the knot"
- "Loosen the necktie"
synonym:
- untie,
- undo,
- loosen
5. Remove the outer cover or wrapping of
- "Let's unwrap the gifts!"
- "Undo the parcel"
synonym:
- unwrap,
- undo
Examples of using
Don't undo your bootlaces until you have seen the river.
You cannot undo what has already been done.
Don't undo your bootlaces until you have seen the river.