doa
word
Definition
'DOA' is an abbreviation for 'dead on arrival,' meaning someone has already died before reaching the hospital or the intended destination.
Usage & Nuances
'DOA' is mainly used in medical, police, or emergency contexts, especially in reports. It can also be used figuratively to describe ideas, plans, or products that have no chance of success (e.g., 'The proposal was DOA'). It is always written in capital letters.
Spanish: DOA (muerto al llegar) - muerto al ingreso (hospital)Portuguese (BR): DOA (morto na chegada) - morto à entrada (hospital)Portuguese (PT): DOA (morto à chegada) - morto à entrada (hospital)Chinese (Simplified): DOA（到院即死）Chinese (Traditional): DOA（到院即死）Hindi: DOA (अस्पताल पहुँचने पर मृत)Arabic: DOA (ميت عند الوصول)
Example Sentences
The patient was DOA at the hospital.
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The police report said the victim was DOA.
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The ambulance team found him DOA.
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The proposal was basically DOA—no one wanted it.
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When the phone arrived broken, it was already DOA.
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Some products on arrival from the factory are sadly DOA.
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