Do so Meaning in English
expression
ˈdu/ /ˈsoʊ
DOO-soh
dʉː/ /sˈəʊ
DOO-soh
Definition
Used to refer to an action that was just mentioned, so you don't have to repeat the verb or phrase.
Usage & Nuances
Formal and neutral; mostly used in writing and formal speech. Follows verbs like 'ask to', 'refuse to', 'forget to'. Not used in casual conversation—'do it' or 'do that' are more common there.
Spanish: hacerlo - hacer esoPortuguese (BR): fazê-lo - fazer issoPortuguese (PT): fazê-lo - fazer issoChinese (Simplified): 这样做 - 那样做Chinese (Traditional): 這樣做 - 那樣做Hindi: यह करनाArabic: يفعل ذلكBengali: এটি করা - সেটি করাRussian: это сделатьJapanese: そうするVietnamese: làm như vậyKorean: 그렇게 하다Turkish: bunu yapmakUrdu: ایسا کرناIndonesian: melakukannya
Example Sentences
If you want to leave, you are free to do so.
basic
He was asked to sign but refused to do so.
basic
Many people forget to lock the door, but I always do so.
basic
She told her kids not to eat snacks before dinner, but they didn't do so.
natural
Whenever I exercise in the morning, I feel energized all day, so I try to do so regularly.
natural
The instructions said to add the sugar slowly, so I did so.
natural