done

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♦ done /d'ʌn/
1
Done is the past participle of do.
2 [ADJ] v-link ADJ
A task or activity that is done has been completed successfully.
When her deal is done, the client emerges with her purchase.
3 [ADJ] v-link ADJ
When something that you are cooking is done, it has been cooked long enough and is ready.
As soon as the cake is done, remove it from the oven.
4 [CONVENTION]
You say `Done' when you are accepting a deal, arrangement, or bet that someone has offered to make with you. (SPOKEN)
`You lead and we'll look for it.'--`Done.'
5 [PHRASE] v-link PHR, PHR after v
If you say that something is over and done with, you mean that it is completely finished and you do not have to think about it any more. (SPOKEN)
Once this is all over and done with you can have a rest.well done
1 [CONVENTION]
You say `Well done' to indicate that you are pleased that someone has done something good.
`Daddy! I came second in history'--`Well done, sweetheart!'
2 [ADJ]
If something that you have cooked, especially meat, is well done, it has been cooked thoroughly.
Allow an extra 10-15 min if you prefer lamb well done.

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