redo

American  

[ree-doo, ree-doo] / riˈdu, ˈriˌdu /

verb (used with object)

redid, redone, redoing

1. to do again; repeat.

2. to revise or reconstruct.

   to redo the production schedule.

3. to redecorate or remodel; renovate.

   It will cost too much to redo both the kitchen and bathroom.

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noun

plural

redos, redo's

1. the act or an instance of redoing.

2. something redone.

redo British  

/ riːˈduː /

verb

1. to do over again

2. informal to redecorate, esp thoroughly

   we redid the house last summer

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Etymology

Origin of redo

First recorded in 1590–1600; re- + do ¹

Example Sentences

Six or seven years ago, I wanted to redo the inside of the shop, but not too flashy or whatever.

From The Wall Street Journal

In spirit, however, this redo is pure 1930s screwball comedy.

From Los Angeles Times

“I see my husband everywhere—but in a good way. I decided to redo it and make it a happy place,” she explained.

From MarketWatch

Outside, Brettler redid the pool, which was falling apart, and added a bathroom, a bar and concrete pavers that will move with earthquakes.

From Los Angeles Times

We had to take a wall out to redo the piping.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• redecorate
• redesign
• remake
• remodel
• renovate
• revamp
• revise