will do

phrase

1
: to provide what is needed : satisfy a need
I don't need any more cake, thank you. One piece will do (for me).
I'd prefer to use glue, but tape will do.
2
—used as an informal way of saying that one will be able to do something one is asked to do to
"Can you finish it by tomorrow?" "Sure, boss, will do!"

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Expanding worker retraining programs, investing in the ailing public school system, and improving access to community colleges will do far more than tariffs to rebuild the middle class—and are the first steps in forging a new social contract. — Charles Kupchan, Foreign Affairs, 19 Oct. 2026 Running behind a forceful offensive line, like the one the Dolphins seemingly possess, will do that for a young, talented back. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026 The Grizzlies aren't ready to define exactly what Boozer will do, giving him some freedom to slide out to the perimeter and shoot from outside. — ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026 The open question is who will do it for workforce enablement, the group of functions responsible for how people grow, perform and get work done—and what role AI will play in the tech stack. — Ryan Austin, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for will do

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“Will do.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/will%20do. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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