do
[verb]
Synonyms:
- perform, accomplish, achieve, carry out, complete, execute
- be adequate, be sufficient, cut the mustard, pass muster, satisfy, suffice
- get ready, arrange, fix, look after, prepare, see to
- solve, decipher, decode, figure out, puzzle out, resolve, work out
- cause, bring about, create, effect, produce
[noun]
Synonyms:
- event, affair, function, gathering, occasion, party

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Related Idioms: do out of, sell one a bill of goods

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English Thesaurus: cook, make, prepare, rustle up, fix, ...

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I. do¹ S1 W1 /duː/ auxiliary verb (past tense did /dɪd/, past participle done /dʌn/, third person singular does /dəz; strong dʌz/)
[Language: Old English; Origin: don]

1.
a) used with another verb to form questions or negatives:
Do you like bananas?
I don’t feel like going out tonight.
Ian didn’t answer.
Where do you live?
Doesn’t Rosie look wonderful?
Don’t listen to her!
b) spoken used to form question tags (=short questions that you add to the end of statements):
You know Tony, don’t you?
She didn’t understand, did she?

2. used instead of repeating a verb that has already been used:
‘Will Kay come?’ ‘She may do.’
So now you know as much as I do.
‘You forgot all about it.’ ‘No, I didn’t.’
‘I want to go home.’ ‘So do I.’
I didn’t believe the story and neither did he.

3. used to emphasize the main verb in a sentence:
Do be careful.
You do look nice in that hat.
I do think she’s behaved badly.
‘You should have warned me.’ ‘But I did warn you.’
He owns, or did own (=emphasizing past tense), a yacht.

4. spoken used when politely offering someone something:
Do have another sandwich.

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II. do² S1 W1 verb (past tense did, past participle done, third person singular does)
[Word Family: verb: do, outdo, overdo, redo, undo; noun: deed ≠ misdeed, do, doing; adjective: done, overdone, undone]

1. ACTION/ACTIVITY [transitive] to perform an action or activity:
Have you done your homework yet?
You need to do more exercise.
It’s a pleasure doing business with you.
I didn’t know what to do.
All he does is sit in front of the television all day.
do something/nothing/anything etc
We should do something to help him.
It all happened so quickly that I couldn’t do anything about it.
bored teenagers with nothing to do
do the laundry/ironing/dishes etc
It’s your turn to do the dishes.

REGISTER
In written English, people often use the verb act rather than the phrase do something, as it sounds more formal:
The government needs to act to help these people.

2. SUCCEED [intransitive] used to ask or talk about how successful someone is at something
do well/badly
Students are under considerable pressure to do well.
how somebody/something is doing (with/in something)
You should get promoted after about a year, depending on how you’re doing.
How’s he doing in trying to give up smoking?

3. HAVE AN EFFECT [transitive] to have a particular effect on something or someone:
The scandal will do serious damage to his reputation.
This will do nothing for (=will not improve) Jamie’s confidence.
The colour does nothing for her (=does not improve her appearance).
Getting the job has done a lot for (=had a good effect on) her self-esteem.
A week in the countryside will do you good (=make you feel better).
Exercise can do wonders for (=have a very good effect on) body, mind, and spirit.

4. JOB [transitive] to have a particular job:
What do you want to do after you leave school?
What do you do for a living (=as your job)?
She’s very good at what she does.

5. ENOUGH/ACCEPTABLE [intransitive, transitive not in progressive] used to say that something will be enough or be acceptable:
We don’t have a lot of wine for the party, but it should just about do.
I can’t find my black shoes so these will have to do.
A few sandwiches will do me for lunch.
It won’t do (=it is not acceptable) to say that the situation couldn’t have been avoided.

6. what somebody will do for something used to talk about what arrangements someone has made to get something they need:
What will you do for money if you leave your job?
I’m not sure what we’ll do for transport yet.

7. what is somebody/something doing? spoken used to ask why someone or something is in a particular place or doing a particular thing, especially when you are surprised or annoyed by this:
What’s my coat doing on the floor?
What are you doing walking around at this time of night?
What on earth do you think you’re doing?

8. do your/sb’s hair/nails/make-up etc to do something that improves your appearance or someone else’s appearance:
It must take her ages to do her make-up in the mornings.
Who does your hair?

9. SPEND TIME [transitive] informal to spend a period of time doing something:
She did a year backpacking around the world.
Oh yes, I certainly did my time in the army (=spent time in the army).

10. STUDY [transitive not in passive] British English to study a particular subject in a school or university:
I did French for five years.

11. COOK [transitive] to cook a particular type of food:
I was thinking of doing a casserole tonight.

12. do 10 miles/20 kms etc to achieve a particular distance, speed etc:
We did 300 kilometres on the first day.
The car can do 120 mph.

13. PROVIDE A SERVICE [transitive] to provide a particular service or sell a particular product:
They do interior and exterior design.
We don’t do food after two o'clock.

14. PERFORM A PLAY [transitive] to perform a particular play, show etc:
We did ‘Guys and Dolls’ last year.

15. DECORATE [transitive] to paint or decorate a room, house etc:
How are you going to do your living room?

16. BEHAVE [intransitive] to behave in a particular way:
In the evenings students are free to do as they please (=do what they want).
I wish you’d do as you’re told (=do what you are told to do)!

17. somebody doesn’t do nice/funny/sensible etc spoken informal used humorously to say that someone cannot or does not behave in a particular way:
Sensible? I don’t do sensible.

18. COPY BEHAVIOUR [transitive] to copy someone’s behaviour or the way they talk, especially in order to entertain people:
He does a brilliant George Bush (=copies him in a very funny way).

19. do lunch/do a movie etc informal to have lunch, go to see a film etc with someone:
Let’s do lunch next week.

20. DRUGS [transitive] informal to use an illegal drug:
He says he’s never done hard drugs in his life.

21. VISIT [transitive] to visit a particular place, especially as a tourist:
Let’s do the Eiffel Tower today.

22. that’ll do! spoken used to tell a child to stop behaving badly

23. that does it! spoken used to say angrily that you will not accept a situation any more:
Right, that does it! I’m not going to listen to any more of this!

24. that should do it (also that ought to do it) spoken used to say that you will have finished doing something if you just do one more thing:
I’ve just got to prepare the dessert and that should do it.

25. do it informal to have sex – used humorously or when you want to avoid saying the word ‘sex’

26. somebody would do well to do something used to advise someone that they should do something:
Most people would do well to reduce the amount of salt in their diet.

27. PUNISH [transitive] British English spoken to punish or attack someone ⇒ be/get done at done²(8)

28. DECEIVE [transitive] British English informal to deceive or trick someone ⇒ be done at done²(7)

29. what’s doing ...? spoken used to ask what is happening:
What’s doing at your place tonight?

30. do or die used to say that someone is determined to do something very brave or dangerous even if they die attempting it

31. how (are) you doing? spoken used when you meet someone to ask them if they are well, happy etc:
Hi Bob, how you doing?

32. what can I do you for? spoken used humorously to ask someone how you can help them, especially when you are trying to sell them something

33. do well by somebody to treat someone well:
His relations always did pretty well by him.

34. do one spoken informal used to tell someone who is making you feel upset or angry to go away:
Oh, just go and do one!
⇒ doing, done², ⇒ do your bit at bit²(8), ⇒ how do you do at how(11), ⇒ nothing doing at nothing¹(14), ⇒ do somebody proud at proud(5), ⇒ do something to death at death(4), ⇒ can-do

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

III. do³ noun (plural dos or do’s) [countable]
[Word Family: verb: do, outdo, overdo, redo, undo; noun: deed ≠ misdeed, do, doing; adjective: done, overdone, undone]

1. informal a party or other social event:
We’re having a do to celebrate his 30th birthday.

2. dos and don’ts (also do’s and don’ts) things that you should and should not do in a particular situation:
The booklet lists the dos and don’ts of caring for dogs.

3. American English informal a hairdo

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

IV. do⁴ /dəʊ $ doʊ/ noun [singular, uncountable]
another spelling of doh

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

do

do a job/task
On Saturdays I usually do a few jobs around the house.
do some/any/ no etc work
She was feeling too tired to do any work.
do the shopping/cleaning/ironing/cooking etc
Who does the cooking in your family?
do the housework (=jobs in your home such as cleaning, washing clothes etc)
I’ve been doing the housework all day.
do the dishes (also do the washing-up British English) (=wash the plates after a meal)
Will anyone help me do the washing-up?
do the laundry (also do the washing British English) (=wash dirty clothes)
Ellie was doing the washing.
do your homework
My parents don’t let me go out unless I’ve done my homework.
do a calculation/sum (=use numbers to find out a figure, price etc)
I did a quick calculation on a piece of paper.
do business (=buy and sell goods, or provide services)
The company does a lot of business in China.
do something/nothing/anything
He lay on the sofa and did nothing all day.
do some/any/no good (=improve a situation)
It might do some good if you talk to him about the problem.
The fresh air has done me good.
do somebody good (=make someone feel better)
not do (somebody) any harm also do (somebody) no harm (=not have a bad effect on something or someone)
One or two chocolate cookies won’t do you any harm.
do damage (to something/somebody)
A mistake like that can do a lot of damage to your career.
do a lot for something (=have a good effect on something)
The new leisure centre has done a lot for the town’s image.
do nothing for something (=not have a good effect on something)
Being apart for so long did nothing for our relationship.
do nothing for somebody (=used to say that particular clothes, colours etc do not suit someone)
I liked the dress but it did nothing for me.
do wonders for something (=have a very good effect on something)
A new haircut can do wonders for your self-confidence.
do more harm than good (=used to say that something had a bad effect rather than a good one)
I followed his advice but it did more harm than good.

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲

do
verb
1.
DO · HAVE · MAKE · TAKE
Many phrases begin with a very common very such as do, make, have, or take : ‘I felt very nervous about taking the test but, after having a long talk with Mrs Fisher, I decided I would just do my best and try not to make too many silly mistakes .’ These verbs can be combined with some nouns but not with others and since they do not have a clear meaning of their own, choosing the right combination can be a problem. Phrases which tend to cause difficulty are shown below.
HAVE
have a bath (or esp. AmE take ) ‘She’s probably upstairs having a bath.’
Have (your) breakfast ‘We usually have breakfast in the kitchen.’
Have (your) dinner ‘We had dinner and then went for a walk.’
Have a drink ‘I’ll collapse if I don’t have a drink soon.’
Have (an) experience ‘He has no experience of running a large company.’
Have fun ‘You can’t stop people from having fun.’
Have a holiday ‘It’s almost a year since we had a real holiday.’
Have an interview ‘I’ve had six interviews but no one has offered me a job.’
Have a lesson ‘Every morning we have three fifty-minute lessons.’
Have (your) lunch ‘Isn’t it about time we had lunch?’
Have an operation ‘Before I had the operation I could hardly walk.’
Have a party ‘On Saturday we’re having a party.’
Have a picnic ‘If it’s sunny we could have a picnic.’
Have a shower (or esp. AmE take) ‘It only takes me a minute to have a shower.’
TAKE
Take/do an examination ‘Why do we have to take so many tests?’
Take (your) medicine ‘Don’t forget to take your medicine.’
Take a pill ‘He refuses to take sleeping pills.’
Take/do a test ‘The last test I took was a disaster.’
MAKE
Make an effort ‘I had to make a big effort not to laugh.’
Make a journey ‘It was the first journey he’d made all on his own.’
Make a mistake ‘He has made a serious mistake.’
Make a noise ‘How can one small child make so much noise?’
Make progress ‘I made very little progress at the start of the course.’
DO
Do your best ‘Don’t worry, Tim. Just do your best.’
Do (or cause) damage ‘The storm did a lot of damage to the crops.’
Do an exercise ‘Have you done your exercises today?’
Do an experiment ‘To do this experiment, you’ll need two eggs.’
Do (sb) good ‘The holiday has done him a lot of good.’
Do harm ‘A scandal would do his reputation a lot of harm.’
Do your homework ‘Have you done your homework yet?’
Do a job ‘I’ve got one or two jobs to do this evening.’
Do the/some shopping ‘Jake has gone into town to do some shopping.’
Do research ‘We need to do a lot more research.’
Do things ‘We’ve done lots of different things today.’
Do your training ‘Where did you do your training?’
Note also: do something/anything etc: ‘I can’t come now – I’m doing something.’ ‘He hasn’t done anything wrong.'

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2.
See THAT 3 (that)

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cook to prepare a meal or food for eating by using heat:
I offered to cook a meal for her.
Cook in a hot oven for 25 minutes.
make to make a meal or a particular dish by cooking it or getting all the parts ready:
John was making dinner.
I think I’ll make a salad for lunch.
prepare to make a meal or a particular dish by getting all the parts ready. Prepare is more formal than make:
The children helped to prepare the evening meal.
The dish takes a long time to prepare.
rustle up /ˈrʌsəl/ informal to cook a meal or dish quickly using whatever is available:
She soon rustled up a tasty soup.
fix especially American English to cook or prepare a meal – used about meals you make quickly:
Why don’t you take a nap while I fix dinner?
do British English informal to make a particular type of food:
I could do you an omelette.
I was thinking of doing a fish pie when Michael comes.
bake to cook things such as bread or cakes in an oven:
Tom baked a cake for my birthday.
roast to cook meat or vegetables in an oven:
Roast the potatoes for an hour.
fry to cook food in hot oil:
She was frying some mushrooms.
stir-fry to fry small pieces of food while moving them around continuously:
stir-fried tofu and bean sprouts
sauté /ˈsəʊteɪ $ soʊˈteɪ/ to fry vegetables for a short time in a small amount of butter or oil:
Sauté the potatoes in butter.
grill to cook food over or under strong heat:
grilled fish
broil American English to cook food under heat:
broiled fish
boil to cook something in very hot water:
He doesn’t even know how to boil an egg.
English people seem to love boiled vegetables.
steam to cook vegetables over hot water:
Steam the rice for 15 minutes.
poach to cook food, especially fish or eggs, slowly in hot water:
poached salmon
toast to cook the outside surfaces of bread:
toasted muffins
barbecue to cook food on a metal frame over a fire outdoors:
I thought we could barbecue some mackerel.
microwave to cook food in a microwave oven:
The beans can be microwaved.

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do to do something – used in the following phrases: do your work/homework etc:
It usually takes me a couple of hours to do my homework.
⇒ do the shopping/cooking/washing etc:
She’s gone to the supermarket to do the shopping.
⇒ do a test/experiment/some research:
The doctor did some tests.
Fraser spent some time in Egypt doing some archaeological research.
Scientists are doing research on two types of vaccine.
⇒ do a course:
Have you decided which course you want to do at university?
make to do something – used in the following phrases: make a speech:
The Prince made a short speech.
⇒ make a comment/suggestion/joke:
Can I make a suggestion?
⇒ make a decision:
The committee will meet to make their final decision.
⇒ make a mistake:
I think someone has made a mistake.
give to do something – used in the following phrases: give a talk/speech/lecture:
They’ve asked him to give a talk.
⇒ give a performance:
The band gave a brilliant performance.
take to do something – used in the following phrases: take a test/exam:
Kate’s taking her driving test tomorrow.
⇒ take a bath/shower:
I think I’ll go and take a shower.
⇒ take a walk:
Normally, he took a walk in the evenings.
commit to do something that is a crime, especially a serious crime: commit a crime:
The crime was committed in the early hours of the morning.
⇒ commit a robbery/murder etc:
Dixon later admitted committing the robbery.
carry out something to do something – used in the following phrases: carry out your work:
The violence is making it difficult for firefighters to carry out their work.
⇒ carry out a task/duty:
He still managed to carry out his duties.
⇒ carry out a survey/test/some research:
The hospital carries out research into skin diseases.
⇒ carry out an operation:
The operation was carried out at a hospital in Paris.
⇒ carry out a threat/promise:
They didn’t carry out their threat to kill the hostages.
⇒ carry out sb’s orders/instructions/wishes:
I’m sure I can rely on you to carry out my instructions.
perform to do something. Perform is more formal than carry out, and is used in the following phrases: perform a task/duty:
The job mostly involves performing administrative tasks.
⇒ perform an operation:
A team of surgeons performed the operation.
conduct to do something – used in the following phrases: conduct a survey/study/experiment:
They conducted a survey of approximately 2,000 people living in the area.
⇒ conduct an inquiry/investigation:
The police are conducting an investigation into the cause of the fire.
⇒ conduct an interview:
Knowing how to conduct a successful interview is a skill.
⇒ conduct a campaign:
People were unimpressed by the way in which the election campaign was conducted.
go about something to do your work or the things that you usually do, especially when something serious has happened: go about your work/business:
The next day she went about her business as if nothing had happened.
get on with something spoken especially British English to start doing something that you should have started already or to continue doing something that you stopped doing for a short time:
I need to get on with my homework.
be up to something spoken to be doing something that you think is probably bad, although you do not know exactly what it is:
I’m sure they’re up to something.
What’s Jake up to? He’s been upstairs in his room all day.
party a social event when a lot of people meet together to enjoy themselves by eating, drinking, dancing etc:
We’re having a party for Sarah’s 40th birthday.
I met my boyfriend at a party.
get-together an informal party:
Christmas is the perfect time for a family get-together.
ball a large formal party where people dance:
the end of term ball
rave a large party which is held outside or in an empty building, where people dance to music and take illegal drugs
reception a large formal party, especially one after a wedding or to welcome an important person:
The wedding reception is at a nearby hotel.
a reception for the Thai Foreign Minister
They attended a White House reception to mark the Queen’s visit.
function a large formal or official party:
He has been asked to play at many corporate functions (=an official party held by a company).
celebration a party or special event that is organized in order to celebrate something:
the country’s 50th anniversary celebrations
It was a 21st birthday celebration which Mary would never forget.
bash informal a party, especially a big one that a lot of famous people go to – used especially in journalism:
the star’s birthday bash
a picture of him at a Hollywood bash
a showbiz bash
dinner party a party where people are invited to someone’s house for an evening meal:
I met him at a dinner party.
house-warming (party) a party that you have when you move into a new house:
We’re having a house-warming next week.
cocktail party (also drinks party British English) a party that people go to in order to talk and have a drink together for a few hours
fancy-dress party British English, costume party American English a party where people dress in special clothes, for example to look like a famous person or a character in a story
hen party especially British English a social event just before a wedding, for a woman who is getting married and her female friends
stag night British English, bachelor party American English a social event just before a wedding, for a man who is getting married and his male friends
baby/wedding shower American English an event at which people give presents to a woman who is going to have a baby or get married

[TahlilGaran] English Thesaurus ▲

do to do something – used in the following phrases: do your work/homework etc:
It usually takes me a couple of hours to do my homework.
⇒ do the shopping/cooking/washing etc:
She’s gone to the supermarket to do the shopping.
⇒ do a test/experiment/some research:
The doctor did some tests.
Fraser spent some time in Egypt doing some archaeological research.
Scientists are doing research on two types of vaccine.
⇒ do a course:
Have you decided which course you want to do at university?
make to do something – used in the following phrases: make a speech:
The Prince made a short speech.
⇒ make a comment/suggestion/joke:
Can I make a suggestion?
⇒ make a decision:
The committee will meet to make their final decision.
⇒ make a mistake:
I think someone has made a mistake.
give to do something – used in the following phrases: give a talk/speech/lecture:
They’ve asked him to give a talk.
⇒ give a performance:
The band gave a brilliant performance.
take to do something – used in the following phrases: take a test/exam:
Kate’s taking her driving test tomorrow.
⇒ take a bath/shower:
I think I’ll go and take a shower.
⇒ take a walk:
Normally, he took a walk in the evenings.
commit to do something that is a crime, especially a serious crime: commit a crime:
The crime was committed in the early hours of the morning.
⇒ commit a robbery/murder etc:
Dixon later admitted committing the robbery.
carry out something to do something – used in the following phrases: carry out your work:
The violence is making it difficult for firefighters to carry out their work.
⇒ carry out a task/duty:
He still managed to carry out his duties.
⇒ carry out a survey/test/some research:
The hospital carries out research into skin diseases.
⇒ carry out an operation:
The operation was carried out at a hospital in Paris.
⇒ carry out a threat/promise:
They didn’t carry out their threat to kill the hostages.
⇒ carry out sb’s orders/instructions/wishes:
I’m sure I can rely on you to carry out my instructions.
perform to do something. Perform is more formal than carry out, and is used in the following phrases: perform a task/duty:
The job mostly involves performing administrative tasks.
⇒ perform an operation:
A team of surgeons performed the operation.
conduct to do something – used in the following phrases: conduct a survey/study/experiment:
They conducted a survey of approximately 2,000 people living in the area.
⇒ conduct an inquiry/investigation:
The police are conducting an investigation into the cause of the fire.
⇒ conduct an interview:
Knowing how to conduct a successful interview is a skill.
⇒ conduct a campaign:
People were unimpressed by the way in which the election campaign was conducted.
go about something to do your work or the things that you usually do, especially when something serious has happened: go about your work/business:
The next day she went about her business as if nothing had happened.
get on with something spoken especially British English to start doing something that you should have started already or to continue doing something that you stopped doing for a short time:
I need to get on with my homework.
be up to something spoken to be doing something that you think is probably bad, although you do not know exactly what it is:
I’m sure they’re up to something.
What’s Jake up to? He’s been upstairs in his room all day.
professional conduct
There are strict rules that regulate lawyers’ professional conduct.
sexual conduct
The politician’s sexual conduct had caused scandal.
violent conduct
Their goalkeeper was sent off the field for violent conduct.
disorderly conduct (=behaving in a noisy or violent way in public)
Her husband was arrested for drunkenness and disorderly conduct.
criminal conduct
In some cases of bullying, pupils may be guilty of criminal conduct.
proper/improper conduct (=correct/incorrect behaviour according to the normal rules or standards)
There was no evidence of improper conduct on the part of the police.
personal conduct
You are expected to maintain a high standard of personal conduct at work.
unsportsmanlike conduct (=behaviour that is not acceptable in a fair competition)
He swore at the referee, and was penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct.
human conduct
Societies have certain rules for normal human conduct.
a code of conduct (=a set of rules stating how you must behave)
All professions have a code of conduct.
rules/standards of conduct
In war, there are established rules of conduct.
a course of conduct (=a set of actions)
The court said that when Harris had embarked on this course of conduct, he knew that it would put lives at risk.
behaviour British English, behavior American English the way someone behaves:
Chemicals added to food may be responsible for children’s bad behaviour.
Tatsuya apologized for his behaviour towards me.
manner the way someone behaves when they are talking to or dealing with other people, which is shown in their expression, their voice etc:
She had a pleasant friendly manner.
Suddenly his whole manner changed, and he started shouting.
His initial manner towards her had been rather formal.
demeanour British English, demeanor American English formal the way someone looks and behaves, which shows you something about their character or feelings:
She maintained a calm demeanour at all times.
Wenger’s demeanour suggested that he was not happy with the situation.
antics someone’s behaviour – used when you think it is silly, funny, strange, or annoying:
The drunken antics of some English football fans has brought shame on the country.
The actor is becoming known for his increasingly bizarre off-screen antics.

[TahlilGaran] English Thesaurus ▲

party a social event when a lot of people meet together to enjoy themselves by eating, drinking, dancing etc:
We’re having a party for Sarah’s 40th birthday.
I met my boyfriend at a party.
get-together an informal party:
Christmas is the perfect time for a family get-together.
ball a large formal party where people dance:
the end of term ball
rave a large party which is held outside or in an empty building, where people dance to music and take illegal drugs
reception a large formal party, especially one after a wedding or to welcome an important person:
The wedding reception is at a nearby hotel.
a reception for the Thai Foreign Minister
They attended a White House reception to mark the Queen’s visit.
function a large formal or official party:
He has been asked to play at many corporate functions (=an official party held by a company).
celebration a party or special event that is organized in order to celebrate something:
the country’s 50th anniversary celebrations
It was a 21st birthday celebration which Mary would never forget.
bash informal a party, especially a big one that a lot of famous people go to – used especially in journalism:
the star’s birthday bash
a picture of him at a Hollywood bash
a showbiz bash
do British English informal a party:
We’re having a do to celebrate Margaret’s birthday.
dinner party a party where people are invited to someone’s house for an evening meal:
I met him at a dinner party.
house-warming (party) a party that you have when you move into a new house:
We’re having a house-warming next week.
cocktail party (also drinks party British English) a party that people go to in order to talk and have a drink together for a few hours
fancy-dress party British English, costume party American English a party where people dress in special clothes, for example to look like a famous person or a character in a story
hen party especially British English a social event just before a wedding, for a woman who is getting married and her female friends
stag night British English, bachelor party American English a social event just before a wedding, for a man who is getting married and his male friends
baby/wedding shower American English an event at which people give presents to a woman who is going to have a baby or get married

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research noun [uncountable] careful detailed work that is done in order to find out more about a subject, especially as a part of a scientific or academic project:
Billions of dollars have been spent on research into the causes and treatment of cancer.
The University has for a long time been a leading centre for research in this field.
work noun [uncountable] the studies that have been done on a particular subject:
Faraday is famous for his work on electricity.
A lot of work has been done on hydrogen-powered cars.
Their work had an enormous influence on the study of genetics.
study noun [countable] a piece of work in which someone examines a particular subject in order to find out more about it, and writes about what they have found:
The study showed that 25 percent of adults do not eat breakfast at all, compared with 14 percent in 1961.
Recent studies suggest that our sense of smell is closely linked with the part of the brain that deals with memory.
experiment noun [countable] a scientific test in order to find out what happens when you do something:
They carried out a series of experiments (=they did a series of experiments) in order to try to prove their theory.
Experiments have shown that there is an increased risk of some forms of cancer.
take verb [transitive] to study a subject that you have chosen at school, college etc:
What classes are you taking next semester?
In my final year, I decided to take English and economics.
do verb [transitive] British English informal to study a particular subject at school or university:
I can’t decide whether to do German or Spanish next year.
Did you do computing at school?
major in something phrasal verb American English to study something as your main subject at a college or university:
Diane majored in psychology at the University of Washington.
revise verb [intransitive] British English to study to prepare for an examination:
It’s best to start revising early.
He’s revising for his final exams.
cram verb [intransitive] informal to study very hard and try to learn a lot of information just before an examination:
Everyone’s cramming for their final exams.
do research to study something in a very detailed way, especially in order to discover new information about it:
He does research at Oxford University.
I’m doing research into second language learning.
It’s difficult to do research on humans.

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See: have done , have done with , have to do with , let george do it , let one's right hand know what one's left hand is doing , let's don't , make do , well-to-do , what's up or what's doing

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Director of Operations 
Doctor Of Osteopathy

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