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Definition do for in American English

do for phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to make someone feel interested or excited

Example

Ken wants to buy a new Porsche, but sports cars don't do anything for me.

Synonyms and related words
inspire attract interest
2

to be likely to be punished, hurt, or killed

2.1

to be likely to be punished, hurt, or killed

Example

If the guards see us, we're done for.

Synonyms and related words
pressed oppressed deadlocked
2.2

if something is done for, it is in such bad condition or so badly damaged that it cannot be used

Example

We're going to have to buy a new photocopier - this one's done for.

Synonyms and related words
beaten-up beat-up be done for
2.3

to be so tired that you cannot continue

Example

After this next batch I'm afraid I'll be done for.

Synonyms and related words
tire flag droop
Definition do for in American English