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 Because of a technical error, the Enquirer had to redo the ballots Thursday evening. Melanie Laughman, The Enquirer, 19 Feb. 2024 Some other useful daily shortcuts include the universal help key (F1), close or exit an app (Alt + F4), refresh the active window (F5), and redo an action (Ctrl + Y). Ken Colburn, The Arizona Republic, 5 Feb. 2024 The building’s facade improvements were redone thanks to a $10,000 Southwest Detroit Business Association grant focused on helping local businesses fight city fines. Detroit Free Press, 1 Mar. 2024 The rumor was that the house was going to be completely redone, and put up for auction. Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 15 Feb. 2024 And surface upgrades are still the most important priority in remodels, with 91% of people redoing countertops, 86% redoing backsplashes, 85% upgrading cabinets, 84% installing new faucets, and 79% updating lighting. Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 1 Feb. 2024 This trend does the trick for homeowners looking for a unique upgrade (or a way to flaunt their personal style) without committing to the hassle of redoing an entire bathroom. Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Jan. 2024 When the regions were redone, the Mustangs found themselves in the same region as another traditional power, Sparrows Point. Mike Frainie, Baltimore Sun, 13 Feb. 2024 The guest rooms were redone in 2019 and the property underwent a full renovation in 2023. Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 12 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 28 Mar. 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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