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Definition undergo in British English
undergo
verb
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[transitive]
verb
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/ˌʌndə(r)ˈɡəʊ/
▪ change, makeover, rehabilitation, renovation, repair, transformation
1
to experience something, especially something that is unpleasant but necessary
Example
She underwent emergency surgery for suspected appendicitis.
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2
to experience a process of change
Example
The bridge has undergone a series of modifications and will be re-opened in two weeks.
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