Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
do-over
noun
/ˈduː ˌoʊvər/
Definition
A second chance to do something again, particularly in a way that is intended to improve upon the first attempt.
Examples
- After failing the exam, she was grateful for the do-over offered by the teacher.
- He wanted a do-over for their first date, thinking it could have gone better.
Meaning
The term refers to an opportunity to redo something, often used when the first attempt did not go as planned.
Synonyms
- retry
- second chance
- reassessment
- replay
