do by

British  

verb

1. (intr, preposition) to treat in the manner specified

   employers do well by hard working employees

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do by Idioms  

1. Behave with respect to, treat, as in John was determined to do well by his children. This idiom was first recorded about 1175.

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Example Sentences

Such automation of what has for decades been work done by highly trained people has led to fears that AI will overturn the job market.

From BBC

“We think that needs to get done by the end of the first half of the year,” Kastner said on an earnings call this month.

From The Wall Street Journal

Even her appointments with her psychiatrists are done by video from her neat, minimalist home.

From Barron's

Raising the rate could be done by signing another executive order and filing with the federal register.

From Barron's

“We’re hoping they will gain momentum and provide more credibility to the effort being done by the national government,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal