renovate; rectify; punish; do
Meanings
3 senses · 9 examplesverb
to renovate; to rectify; to put in order
formalUsed for physical repairs, environmental cleanup, or systematic rectification of a place or situation.
The government is vigorously tackling environmental pollution.
They spent three months dredging and renovating this river channel.
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This flea market needs a good clean-up and reorganization.
verb
to punish; to discipline; to teach a lesson
informalOften used in spoken language, implying causing someone trouble or hardship as a form of control or retribution.
He always bullies people, and he finally got what was coming to him.
This horse is disobedient; help me teach it a good lesson.
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The boss wants to crack down on employees who are late.
verb
to do; to make; to prepare
informalA colloquial, versatile verb similar to '搞' or '做', often used in specific phrases related to domestic or agricultural tasks.
My mom is in the kitchen preparing dinner.
He went back to the countryside to tend to the crops.
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Let's whip up a few dishes to eat tonight.