ontdoen — meaning in English

English meaning

• doff verb To remove or take off (something worn on the body such as armour or clothing, or something carried).
• undo verb To reverse or cancel the effect of something already done.

Senses

ontdoen is used for these senses in English:

• disabuse (transitive) To free (someone) of a misconception or misapprehension; to unveil a falsehood held by (someone).
• doff (chiefly, clothing) To remove or take off (something worn on the body such as armour or clothing, or something carried).

doff — full definition

1. verb To remove or take off (something worn on the body such as armour or clothing, or something carried).
2. verb To remove or tip (a hat or other headwear) in greeting or salutation, or as a mark of respect.
3. verb To undress (oneself); to divest, to strip.
4. verb To cast aside or get rid of (something), to throw off.

undo — full definition

1. verb To reverse or cancel the effect of something already done.
2. verb To unfasten something, such as a knot, button, or zip.
3. verb To ruin someone or bring about their downfall.
4. noun A command or action that reverses the previous one, especially in software.

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