underdo

Verb

underdo (third-person singular simple present underdoes, present participle underdoing, simple past underdid, past participle underdone)

1. (transitive) To do something insufficiently; especially, to undercook.
   • Sorry to say, I've underdone the pot roast. I think we'd better put it back in the oven for a bit.
   • Sorry to say, I've underdone the downspout repair. I think we'd better hire someone to replace the whole thing.

   Antonyms:

   overdo, overcook

   1. (transitive) To do less than is requisite.
      • Near-synonyms: (of tasks) half-ass, shortchange, phone in
      • We warned him not to underdo it. This customer expects attention to detail.
   2. (intransitive, transitive, uncommon) To act below one's abilities; do less than one can.
      • Near-synonyms: underachieve, slack off
2. (obsolete, transitive) To put under, subject.