do for

Definitions

1. 1

   Used other than figuratively or idiomatically

   Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see do, for.

   • What can I do for you?
2. 2

   To doom

   To doom; to bring about the demise of someone; to injure or harm someone.

   • Smoking did for him in the end.
   • She's done for!
   • "He's a cheery old card," muttered Harry to Jack / As they slogged up to Arras with rifle and pack. / *⁠ * * * * / But he did for them both by his plan of attack.
3. 3

   To prosecute someone for a criminal offence.

   • He was done for murder.
   • The police did him for conspiracy to commit burglary.
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   1. 4

      To work as a domestic servant for.

      • I've left my key in my office in Manchester, my family are at Bournemouth, and the old woman who does for me goes home at nine o'clock.
   2. 5

      To tire

      To tire; to exhaust.

      • All this running has done for me.

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