undid
- Verb (past tense of ):
- To reverse or cancel an action: "undid" means to have reversed the effects of something, returning it to a previous state.
- To unfasten or open something: It describes the act of having loosened or opened something that was closed or tied.
- To ruin or bring about the downfall of: In a figurative sense, "undid" can mean to have caused harm or destruction to someone or something.
To reverse an action:
She undid the changes she made to the document. (She cancelled the modifications.)
He undid his mistake by apologizing. (He reversed the negative effect of his error.)To unfasten or open:
She undid the knot in the rope. (She loosened and untied it.)
He undid the buttons on his coat. (He unfastened them.)To ruin or destroy:
His gambling habit undid all his savings. (His addiction destroyed his financial security.)
The scandal undid his political career. (The scandal ruined his professional life.)
"To undo someone": To cause a person's ruin or downfall.
Her arrogance undid her in the end. (Her pride led to her failure.)"To undo a spell": To reverse a magical effect.
The wizard undid the curse with a counter-charm. (He reversed the magical effect.)
Undo (v, present tense): The base form.
I need to undo the lock. (I need to open it.)Undone (adj or past participle): In a state of being reversed, unfastened, or ruined.
The work remains undone. (It has not been completed.)Undoable (adj): Capable of being reversed or unfastened.
This knot is easily undoable. (It can be easily untied.)
- Reversed: cancelled or changed back.
- Unfastened: loosened or opened.
- Ruined: destroyed or brought to a state of failure.
Undo something: To reverse or cancel.
Please undo the last step in the process. (Reverse it.)Undo oneself: To cause one's own downfall.
He undid himself by lying to the court. (He ruined his own reputation.)
What is done cannot be undone: A proverb meaning that past actions cannot be reversed.
He regretted his words, but what is done cannot be undone. (The damage is permanent.)To undo a wrong: To correct an injustice.
She tried to undo the wrong she had caused. (She attempted to make amends.)