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Meaning of undoing

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

undoing

Pronunciation:/ʌnˈduːɪŋ/

noun

Definitions

  1. The act of loosening or unfastening

  2. Ruin; defeat, that which causes defeat or ruin.

    Example: His fatal flaw was his undoing. In a sense he defeated himself.

  3. Annulment; reversal

undoing

Pronunciation:/ʌnˈduːɪŋ/

verb

Definitions

  1. To reverse the effects of an action.

    Example: Fortunately, we can undo most of the damage to the system by the war.

  2. To unfasten.

    Example: Could you undo my buckle for me?

  3. To impoverish or ruin, as in reputation; to cause the downfall of.