Meaning of undergo in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˌəndərˈɡoʊ/

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1. Verb

   undergo

   Etymology

   Old English undergān ‘undermine’ (see under-, go)

   Definitions

   1. of mental or physical states or experiences

   Examples

   • « get an idea »
   • « experience vertigo »
   • « get nauseous »
   • « undergo a strange sensation »
   • « The chemical undergoes a sudden change »
   • « The fluid undergoes shear »
   • « receive injuries »
   • « have a feeling »
2. 2. go or live through

   Examples

   • « We had many trials to go through »
   • « he saw action in Viet Nam »
3. 3. accept or undergo, often unwillingly

   Examples

   • « We took a pay cut »