Neglect to do Meaning in English
expression
nəˈɡɫɛkt/, /nɪˈɡɫɛkt/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈdu
nuh-GLEKT to DOO, nih-GLEKT tuh DOO, nuh-GLEKT ti DOO
nɪɡlˈɛkt/ /tˈuː/ /dʉː
nih-GLEKT tuu DOO
Definition
To forget or fail to do something you should have done, often because you did not pay enough attention or care.
Usage & Nuances
Used formally and in writing; slightly softer than 'forget to do', often implies responsibility. Common in instructions, emails, and rules: 'Please do not neglect to include your name.' Sometimes used for important but easy-to-overlook actions.
Spanish: olvidar hacer - descuidar hacerPortuguese (BR): esquecer de fazer - negligenciar fazerPortuguese (PT): esquecer de fazer - negligenciar fazerChinese (Simplified): 忽略做 - 忘记做Chinese (Traditional): 忽略做 - 忘記做Hindi: करना भूल जाना - करने की अनदेखी करनाArabic: إهمال أن يفعل - نسي أن يفعلBengali: করতে অবহেলা করা - করতে ভুলে যাওয়াRussian: сделать что-то забыть - пренебречь выполнениемJapanese: 〜するのを怠る - 〜するのを忘れるVietnamese: bỏ quên làm - không làm (do lơ là)Korean: 하는 것을 소홀히 하다Turkish: yapmayı ihmal etmekUrdu: کرنا بھول جانا - کرنے میں کوتاہی کرناIndonesian: lalai melakukan - lupa melakukan
Example Sentences
He neglected to do his homework last night.
basic
Please do not neglect to do the safety checks.
basic
She often neglects to do her chores.
basic
If you neglect to do this step, the results won’t be accurate.
natural
I accidentally neglected to do my taxes on time.
natural
Many people neglect to do regular exercise because they're busy.
natural