1. To behave or conduct oneself; act: Do as I say and you won't get into trouble. 2.

Understanding the Context

a. To get along; fare: students who do well at school. b. To carry on; manage: I could do without your.

Key Insights

When you do something, you take some action or perform an activity or task. Do is often used instead of a more specific verb, to talk about a common action involving a particular thing.