undergo
To experience or be subjected to a process, change, or treatment, typically one that is unpleasant or necessary. It describes something that happens to a person or thing rather than an action they intentionally perform on others.
Exemplos
3 de 5The athlete had to undergo knee surgery after the accident.
The athlete had to undergo knee surgery after the accident.
All new employees must undergo a thorough background check.
All new employees must undergo a thorough background check.
My old laptop is undergoing some major repairs right now.
My old laptop is undergoing some major repairs right now.
Sinônimos
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of the word 'Go Under.' If you go under a doctor's knife for surgery, you 'under-go' surgery.
Quiz rápido
The historic building will __________ extensive renovations next year to restore its original beauty.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: undergo
Exemplos
The athlete had to undergo knee surgery after the accident.
everydayThe athlete had to undergo knee surgery after the accident.
All new employees must undergo a thorough background check.
formalAll new employees must undergo a thorough background check.
My old laptop is undergoing some major repairs right now.
informalMy old laptop is undergoing some major repairs right now.
The chemical compound underwent a significant transformation when heated.
academicThe chemical compound underwent a significant transformation when heated.
The corporation is currently undergoing a massive restructuring process.
businessThe corporation is currently undergoing a massive restructuring process.
Sinônimos
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
undergo a change of heart
to change one's opinion or feelings about something
undergo a trial by fire
to experience a very difficult first test of one's abilities
undergo a facelift
to be renovated or improved in appearance (literal or figurative)
Frequentemente confundido com
To 'undertake' means to start or commit to a task (active), whereas to 'undergo' means to experience something that happens to you (passive/subjective).
Notas de uso
Undergo is often used with nouns representing processes that take time, such as 'restructuring,' 'training,' or 'tests.' It is usually followed by a direct object representing the experience.
Erros comuns
Learners sometimes use 'undergo' for purely positive, effortless experiences; however, it usually implies a process of some intensity, difficulty, or necessity.
Dica de memorização
Think of the word 'Go Under.' If you go under a doctor's knife for surgery, you 'under-go' surgery.
Origem da palavra
Derived from the Old English 'undergan,' meaning to undermine or to pass under.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
Frequently used in English-speaking medical and corporate cultures to describe mandatory or life-altering procedures.
Quiz rápido
The historic building will __________ extensive renovations next year to restore its original beauty.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: undergo
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