redo

American  

[ree-doo, ree-doo] / riˈdu, ˈriˌdu /

verb (used with object)

redid, redone, redoing

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.

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noun

plural

redos, redo's

1. the act or an instance of redoing.

2. something redone.

redo British  

/ riːˈduː /

verb

1. to do over again

2. informal to redecorate, esp thoroughly

   we redid the house last summer

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Etymology

Origin of redo

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

Explanation

To redo something is to do it over again, or to decorate it in a new way. You might redo your nail polish if the old layer is chipped, or redo your grandparents' living room if they're tired of the same old decor. Thank goodness for second chances! Whenever you start over on a project from the beginning, you redo it: "I painted over that self-portrait, because I want to redo it." Or, you might redo your English essay if you bombed the first draft. The word redo is most often used in terms of renovating a space: "Let's redo your kitchen! We can paint the cabinets and use that big piece of marble for the countertop."

Example Sentences

“Once they made her redo the door, the whole house changed,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Eventually, investors will have to redo those numbers.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

We directed them to redo their proposal and come back to us with a plan that made fiscal sense.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

"I was genuinely terrified that if I didn't redo it and something happened, it would be my fault".

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026

Oh, well, remind me again who wanted to redo the kitchen?

From "Far from the Tree" by Robin Benway

Related Words

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