redo

verb

re·​do (ˌ)rē-ˈdü How to pronounce redo (audio)

transitive verb

1
: to do over or again
2
redo
ˈrē-ˌdü How to pronounce redo (audio)
ˌrē-ˈdü
noun

Examples of redo in a Sentence

Let's hope we don't have to redo our paperwork. I want to redo the kitchen and put in new cabinets and new appliances.
Recent Examples on the Web No redos: While auctions typically are redone if the winning bidder fails to pay, Schandler has persuaded judges to declare that if the winner doesn’t make good on their bid, Schandler’s client can have the property, typically for $100. Ben Wieder and, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2024 The arrival of a new season is an ideal time to revamp the interiors of your home, redo your backyard for outdoor entertaining, and upgrade a few kitchen and home items — especially since Target’s Spring Home Sale is underway. Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 28 Mar. 2024 If the bowels contain seeds, corn, or other pieces of undigested food, the provider might recommend redoing the colonoscopy. Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 25 Mar. 2024 William Shatner had the chance to redo one of his most iconic performances. Stephanie Wenger, Peoplemag, 23 Mar. 2024 But a loan officer from the local housing authority saw a notice of her partner’s death and redid the application on Ms. Martin’s behalf. Nikita Stewart, New York Times, 15 Mar. 2024 In September 2022, City Council members selected Midway Rising to redo the city’s 48-acre property at 3220, 3240, 3250 and 3500 Sports Arena Blvd. Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Mar. 2024 Chief among them is Chatfield defensive back Dagan Myers, who was rated as the top in-state prospect by 247Sports.com’s scouts when the site redid its own rankings earlier this year. Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 7 Feb. 2024 Because of a technical error, the Enquirer had to redo the ballots Thursday evening. Melanie Laughman, The Enquirer, 19 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1597, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of redo was in 1597

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“Redo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/redo. Accessed 20 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

redo

verb
re·​do (ˈ)rē-ˈdü How to pronounce redo (audio)
redid -ˈdid How to pronounce redo (audio) ; redone -ˈdən How to pronounce redo (audio) ; redoing -ˈdü-iŋ How to pronounce redo (audio)
: to do over or again
especially : redecorate

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