undoing Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun an act that makes a previous act of no effect (as if not done)
   
2. noun loosening the ties that fasten something; the untying is easy"
   untying; unfastening.
   
   • the tying of bow ties is an art
3. verb cancel, annul, or reverse an action or its effect
   undo.
   
   • I wish I could undo my actions
4. verb deprive of certain characteristics
   unmake; undo.
   
5. verb cause the ruin or downfall of
   undo.
   
   • A single mistake undid the President and he had to resign
6. verb cause to become loose
   loosen; untie; undo.
   
   • undo the shoelace
   • untie the knot
   • loosen the necktie
7. verb remove the outer cover or wrapping of
   undo; unwrap.
   
   • Let's unwrap the gifts!
   • undo the parcel

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