ontdoen — meaning in English

English meaning

• doff verb To take off something you are wearing or carrying, such as clothing or armor.
• 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 take off something you are wearing or carrying, such as clothing or armor.
2. verb To lift or take off your hat as a greeting or a mark of respect.
3. verb To take off your clothes.
4. verb To throw off or get rid of something.

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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