had done with
/hæd dʌn wɪð/
VERB
1. Having finished or completed something
To have finished, completed, or brought a task, activity, responsibility, or undertaking to an end, with no further work remaining or intended.
1.1. Tasks and activities
Used when someone has completed a particular task, activity, assignment, or piece of work and is ready to move on to something else.
Synonyms
- finished
- completed
- concluded
- wrapped up
- wound up
- ended
- brought to an end
- knocked off
Antonyms
- continued
- resumed
- restarted
- carried on
- proceeded
- kept up
Examples
- She had done with her exams and was looking forward to a relaxing vacation.
- After several hours of work, he had done with the report and submitted it to his manager.
- They had done with the preparations before the guests arrived.
- Having done with the assignment, the students went outside to play.
Related Words
- completion
- conclusion
- accomplishment
- finalization
- fulfillment
- termination
- task
- undertaking
1.2. Finishing discussions and negotiations
Used when someone has brought a discussion, argument, negotiation, or other ongoing exchange to a conclusion and no longer wishes to continue it.
Synonyms
- concluded
- ended
- finished
- wrapped up
- closed
- terminated
- broke off
- called off
Antonyms
- continued
- prolonged
- resumed
- reopened
- carried on
Examples
- They had done with the lengthy negotiations and finally reached an agreement.
- The couple had done with their argument and decided to move forward.
- She had done with the discussion and returned to her other responsibilities.
Related Words
- discussion
- negotiation
- argument
- agreement
- settlement
- resolution
- deliberation
- conversation
VERB
2. Ending involvement or association
To have stopped dealing with, using, associating with, or maintaining a relationship with someone or something, often expressing a firm decision not to become involved again.
2.1. Relationships and personal associations
Used when someone has ended a personal, romantic, or social relationship and no longer wishes to maintain contact or involvement with another person.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- reconciled with
- reunited with
- reconnected with
- maintained relations with
- remained with
Examples
- She had done with the toxic relationship and decided to start a new chapter in her life.
- After years of disappointment, he had done with his former business partner.
- She had done with the people who repeatedly betrayed her trust.
Related Words
- relationship
- separation
- breakup
- estrangement
- reconciliation
- detachment
- association
- commitment
2.2. Abandoning habits and activities
Used when someone has permanently or deliberately stopped participating in an activity, pursuing a habit, or engaging in something they previously did.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- continued
- persisted
- persevered
- maintained
- resumed
- kept up
Examples
- He had done with smoking after years of struggling to quit.
- She had done with competitive sports and decided to focus on her education.
- They had done with the old routine and adopted a healthier lifestyle.
Related Words
- abandonment
- withdrawal
- discontinuation
- cessation
- habit
- lifestyle
- commitment
- determination
2.3. Rejecting or getting rid of something
Used when someone has decided to stop using, accepting, tolerating, or having anything further to do with an unwanted object, practice, idea, or situation.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- retained
- kept
- preserved
- maintained
- embraced
- adopted
Examples
- The child had done with his old toy and discarded it carelessly.
- She had done with the outdated equipment and replaced it with modern alternatives.
- The organization had done with its ineffective policies and introduced new procedures.
Related Words
- rejection
- abandonment
- discarding
- renunciation
- disposal
- detachment
- withdrawal
- elimination