What does "do the windows" mean?

Jupiter · #1 (permalink) Tue Oct 14, 2008 5:36 am *What does "do the windows" mean?*

Hi teachers,

I would like to ask what does "do the windows" mean?

Thanks in advance

Jupiter

Mister Micawber · #2 (permalink) Tue Oct 14, 2008 7:38 am *What does "do the windows" mean?*

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Usually, wash them.
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Molly · #3 (permalink) Tue Oct 14, 2008 8:25 am *What does "do the windows" mean?*

I agree with MrM.

It can also mean "close" or "fix" or instal" the windows.

Other examples of "do" when replacing action verbs, such as wash, clean, dig, plant, repair/build, etc.

do the garden/dishes/the fence/my homework/what you can/...

Daemon99 · #4 (permalink) Tue Oct 14, 2008 8:27 am *What does "do the windows" mean?*

do my homework = wash my homework? :lol:
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Molly · #5 (permalink) Tue Oct 14, 2008 9:35 am *What does "do the windows" mean?*

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