to-do

to-do Definition

to-do (tə do̵̅o̅′, to̵o-)

noun pl. -·dos

Informal a commotion; stir; fuss

to-do Synonyms

commotion, stir, fuss; see disorder 2, fight 1.

to-do Usage Examples

Converse of object

create: Once you've created a to-do you can attach or link a wide variety of file types or records to your to-do.
make: During the war there was a great to-do made about the German control of the American fur trade.

Adjective modifier

great: During the war there was a great to-do made about the German control of the American fur trade.

Modifies a noun

item: A task, such as a to-do item, can be scheduled, and optionally, a completion deadline can be set.
note: Synchronize the phone book, calendar and to-do notes between your phone and PC.
today: Add a comment I score 3 out of 5 ω I had five things on my to-do list today.

Noun used with modifier

priority: It's on my top priority to-do list, along with, ahem, getting the bed fixed and finding some therapy.

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