do with

verb

1. to find useful; benefit from

   she could do with a night's sleep

2. to be involved in or connected with

   his illness has a lot to do with his failing the exam

3. concerning; related to

4. 1. to put or place

      what did you do with my coat?

   2. to handle or treat

      what are we going to do with these hooligans?

   3. to fill one's time usefully

      she didn't know what to do with herself when term ended

Idioms and Phrases

Put up or manage with, as in I can do with very little sleep. [Early 1800s] Also see can do with; have to do with.

Example Sentences

One frequently mentioned headwind that small business owners said hurt their business in 2025 had to do with economic pressures outside of their control.

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“It sets a great example that you can do with less — and even do more with less,” he said.

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I realize I’ve written more words explaining bond-fund credit ratings than the entire prospectus devoted to explaining what they do with your money.

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Among companies large and small in the S&P Composite 1500 that have reported since the start of October, I found 106 with double-digit percentage gains and 115 with double-digit declines, many having little to do with AI.

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Some officials have blamed "hybrid warfare" by Russia, but the Kremlin has denied it has anything to do with it.

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