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.
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Fox played guitars and bass, hired Jerry Roe to deliver a light drum part, got David Dorn to redo the piano and brought in Justin Schipper for atmospheric steel guitar and Dobro. Tom Roland, Billboard, 23 Jan. 2025 Irvine says the attic scene was redone, in part, because the projection technology on the prior figure had become so outdated as to necessitate regular maintenance. Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2025 Setting stage for 2025 QB carousel Patrick Mahomes or Josh Allen could redo their deals to leapfrog Prescott’s $60 million figure, as their deals have become outdated. Jeff Howe, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024 Upstairs, the 51 suites have been completely redone by designer Thomas Pheasant in a light, contemporary style with bespoke furniture in an off-white color scheme with muted colors-green, pink, blue-as accents. Laurie Werner, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for redo 

Word History

First Known Use

1597, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 30 Jan. 2025.

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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