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Definition do for in British English

do for phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to make it impossible for someone to succeed or to continue living

Example

It was the flu that did for her in the end.

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defeat win beat kill murder strangle
2

to regularly clean someone else's house and cook for them

Example

Mrs Bradley used to come in twice a week to do for us.

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clean do for char
3

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

3.1

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.

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beaten-up beat-up be done for
3.2

to be likely to be punished, hurt, or killed

Example

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

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pressed oppressed deadlocked
3.3

to be so tired that you cannot continue

Example

I'm afraid Oates is pretty well done for - he can't walk any further.

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tire flag droop
Definition do for in British English