DOA
0 antonyms and opposites of DOA, grouped by meaning.
Abbreviation — Dead on arrival: describing a person who is already dead when brought to hospital or when emergency services reach them.
How to Use Doa
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
The medical sense is formal and appears in official records; the figurative political and retail senses are informal but very common in news and business writing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean when a patient is DOA?
It means the person had already died before reaching hospital or before emergency staff could begin treatment. A doctor still has to confirm and record the death formally.
Why do people say a bill is DOA?
It is a figure of speech: the proposal has no realistic chance of passing, usually because the votes or the political will are known to be absent. It signals the outcome is settled before any debate happens.
What should you do if a product arrives DOA?
Report it to the seller immediately, as most retailers and manufacturers have a short dead-on-arrival window with a straight replacement rather than a repair. Keep the packaging until the claim is settled.