undergo

verb B2 Neutral

Meaning

To undergo means to experience or endure something, often a change or a process, that may be challenging or significant.

💡 A common mistake is to confuse "undergo" with "underwent," which is the past tense form.

Example Sentences

Did you have to undergo any tests before the interview ?

I need to undergo a check - up at the doctor tomorrow .

The company will undergo a thorough financial audit next month .

The patient will undergo surgery next week to fix the problem .

Word in Context

Every morning Sara walks to the small park near her apartment to read on a bench . This summer the park will undergo a series of repairs , so some paths and benches will be closed for a few weeks . She understands the temporary inconvenience will make the place nicer later , so she checks the notices on the gate and chooses a different route to work . Neighbors often speak quietly about which trees should stay and which new flowers to plant , and the teamwork makes the project feel less disruptive .

Common Phrases

undergo changes undergo treatment undergo a process

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