redo

[ verb ree-doo; noun ree-doo ]

verb (used with object)

, re·did, re·done, re·do·ing.

1. to do again; repeat.
2. to revise or reconstruct:

   to redo the production schedule.

3. to redecorate or remodel; renovate:

   It will cost too much to redo both the kitchen and bathroom.

noun

, plural re·dos, re·do's.

1. the act or an instance of redoing.
2. something redone.

redo

/ riːˈduː /

verb

1. to do over again
2. informal.
   to redecorate, esp thoroughly

   we redid the house last summer

Word History and Origins

Origin of redo¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; re- + do ¹

Example Sentences

Fellow Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer Paul Pierce noted the statue’s resemblance to his former Boston Celtics teammate Tony Allen and wrote “D Wade need a redo he to legendary fa this.”

From Los Angeles Times

"When I think back to playing multiple dads in different shows and movies, I want to go back and redo all those performances."

From Salon

Political appointees could overrule scientists to pull back and redo regulations they didn’t like, she said.

From Salon

Belenky said it’s likely the plan will likely be kicked back to the agency to redo, but “what will happen on the ground in between is a question.”

From Los Angeles Times

“Now, having kids, I’m like, I need to go back and redo whole performances,” he says.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• redecorate
• redesign
• remake
• remodel
• renovate
• revamp
• revise