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There are no accomplished golf tour operators in Indonesia, so a golf holiday there is a do-it-yourself operation. But don't let that deter you.
Raymond Bonner

Meaning of "do-it-yourself" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF DO-IT-YOURSELF

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DO-IT-YOURSELF

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Do-It-Yourself is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES DO-IT-YOURSELF MEAN IN ENGLISH?

do-it-yourself

Do it yourself

Do it yourself is the method of building, modifying, or repairing something without the aid of experts or professionals. Academic research describes DIY as behaviors where "individuals engage raw and semi-raw materials and component parts to produce, transform, or reconstruct material possessions, including those drawn from the natural environment ". DIY behavior can be triggered by various motivations previously categorized as marketplace motivations, and identity enhancement The term "do-it-yourself" has been associated with consumers since at least 1912 primarily in the domain of home improvement and maintenance activities. The phrase "do it yourself" had come into common usage by the 1950s, in reference to the emergence of a trend of people undertaking home improvement and various other small craft and construction projects as both a creative-recreational and cost-saving activity. Girl decorating a gingerbread house Subsequently, the term DIY has taken on a broader meaning that covers a wide range of skill sets.

Definition of do-it-yourself in the English dictionary

The definition of do-it-yourself in the dictionary is the hobby or process of constructing and repairing things oneself.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DO-IT-YOURSELF

do up
do violence to
do well for oneself
do with
do without
do wonders
do-dad
do-gooder
do-goodery
do-gooding
do-it-yourself enthusiast
do-it-yourselfer
do-or-die
do-re-mi
do-si-do
do.
do´s and don´ts
DOA
doab
doable

WORDS THAT END LIKE DO-IT-YOURSELF

express oneself
find oneself
herself
higher self
himself
inner self
itself
lend itself
myself
oneself
ourself
self
speak for itself
speak for yourself
the self
themself
thing-in-itself
thyself
to be pleased with yourself
yourself

Synonyms and antonyms of do-it-yourself in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «DO-IT-YOURSELF»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «do-it-yourself» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of do-it-yourself

Translation of «do-it-yourself» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF DO-IT-YOURSELF

Find out the translation of do-it-yourself to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of do-it-yourself from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «do-it-yourself» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

做自己动手
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

hágalo usted mismo
570 millions of speakers

English

do-it-yourself
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

क्या यह अपने आप
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

تفعل ذلك بنفسك
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

сделай себя
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

do-it -yourself
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

নিজে করো
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

de bricolage
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

buat sendiri
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Do-it -yourself
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

日曜大工
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

할 - 그것 - 스스로
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Aja-dhewe-dhewe
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

tự làm
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

நீங்களாகவே செய்யுங்கள்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

स्वतः करा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kendin Yap
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

fai da-te
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

zrób to sam
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

зроби себе
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

do-it -yourself
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

do- it-yourself
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

doen -dit-self
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

gör- det-själv
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

gjør- det-selv
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of do-it-yourself

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DO-IT-YOURSELF»

The term «do-it-yourself» is very widely used and occupies the 13.955 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «DO-IT-YOURSELF» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «do-it-yourself» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «do-it-yourself» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about do-it-yourself

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7 QUOTES WITH «DO-IT-YOURSELF»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word do-it-yourself.
1
Raymond Bonner
There are no accomplished golf tour operators in Indonesia, so a golf holiday there is a do-it-yourself operation. But don't let that deter you.
2
William Collins
When a writer becomes a reader of his or her own work, a lot can go wrong. It's like do-it-yourself dentistry.
3
William Greider
The do-it-yourself version of pensions is a flop, as many Americans have painfully learned.
4
Seamus Heaney
Whether it be a matter of personal relations within a marriage or political initiatives within a peace process, there is no sure-fire do-it-yourself kit.
5
Napoleon Hill
It takes half your life before you discover life is a do-it-yourself project.
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Robert M. Hutchins
This is a do-it-yourself test for paranoia: you know you've got it when you can't think of anything that's your fault.
7
Bernard Marcus
We could be the biggest pantyhose seller in America, but we don't want to weaken the link in shoppers' minds between Home Depot and do-it-yourself projects.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DO-IT-YOURSELF»

Discover the use of do-it-yourself in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to do-it-yourself and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Wimpy Kid Do-It-Yourself Book
'First of all, let me get something straight: This is a journal, not a diary.' NOW YOU CAN WRITE YOUR OWN BESTSELLER! With The Wimpy Kid Do-It-Yourself Book, you're the author illustrator, and main character.
Jeff Kinney, 2011
2
Do it Yourself: Home Improvement in 20th-century America
The text of Do It Yourself, which investigates topics ranging from women's roles in home repair to historic preservation, is a lively mix of illustrations -- including period photographs, magazine spreads, and advertisements -- and clearly ...
Carolyn M. Goldstein, 1998
3
E2: Nine Do-it-yourself Energy Experiments that Prove Your ...
Don't face reality.
Pam Grout, 2013
4
Do-It-Yourself Medicine: How to Find and Use the Most ...
Ragnar gives you precise instructions for securing and using the very latest drugs and supplies from animal health centers, foreign pharmacies, mail order suppliers, military dispensaries and other unusual sources.
Ragnar Benson, 1997
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Do-It-Yourself Book
Now everyone can have their own Wimpy Kid diary! Draw your own Wimpy-Kid-style cartoons, fill in facts and lists, check out the full-colour comics inside and even write your own Wimpy Kid journal, just like Greg.
Jeff Kinney, 2009
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The 'do-it-yourself' Artwork
Spanning a range of practices including kinetic art, happenings, environments, performance, installations, relational and new media art from the 1950s to the present, this critical anthology sheds light on the history and specificity of ...
Anna Dezeuze, 2012
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Painting Do-It-Yourself For Dummies
Generously illustrated, this practical handbook shows you how to jazz up rooms with step-by-step, professional-level instructions that help you master the art of painting and faux finishing without spending a whole lot of time, effort, or ...
Katharine Kaye McMillan, Patricia Hart McMillan, 2011
8
Do It Yourself - Natural Eyesight Improvement - Original and ...
Amazon 'look inside' will soon have the color preview.Includes 14 Color Printable PDF E-Books with this Paperback book, Eyecharts, Audio, Video Lessons, 600+ color pictures, all the Author's and Ophthalmologist Bates 50 books.
Clark Night, William Bates, 2011
9
Book of Myself: A Do-It Yourself Autobiography in 20 Questions
With one hundred amusing and charming prompts, such as "The sweetest thing he said to me on our first date was," this gift book provides a record of romance for couples of all ages, from first date to honeymoon. 25,000 first printing.
Carl Marshall, David Marshall, 1997
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344 Questions: The Creative Person's Do-It-Yourself Guide to ...
Presents a collection of questions to help readers determine where they are in their life and career, formulate goals, and how to achieve them, along with questions and answers from a variety of writers, musicians, and artists that they ...
Stefan G. Bucher, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DO-IT-YOURSELF»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term do-it-yourself is used in the context of the following news items.
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Arizona Republic tracks state law allowing do-it-yourself lab testing
Arizona law has allowed consumers to get a limited number of tests — for example, cholesterol and blood-glucose checks — on their own from ... «HealthNewsReview.org, Jul 15»
2
Check out the library's do-it-yourself kits
The Milton Public Library, 430 E. High St., is offering Mini Makers, or do-it-yourself kits, to check out and take home. The kits provide fun and ... «hngnews.com, Jul 15»
3
Free Water in Fresno, if You Can Haul It Yourself
It looks like a do-it-yourself car wash. Residents can get a special key card to access a side gate to the wastewater treatment plant and pull up ... «KQED, Jul 15»
4
Do-it-yourself creativity receives fresh die-cutting inspiration
Highlighting the brilliance and versatility of basic designs, the Echo Park Paper Co. has released their latest die-cutting collection for Sizzix® ... «7thSpace Interactive, Jul 15»
5
Do-it-yourself air conditioner made from a five gallon bucket
Do-it-yourself air conditioner made from a five gallon bucket. Demonstration of how to build your own air conditioner out of a five gallon bucket. «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
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Experts: Do-It-Yourself Fireworks Cause Thousands Of Serious …
Dr. Sumers advised avoiding do-it-yourself fireworks altogether. “Go to a professional fireworks celebration,” she said. “Have a great time, and ... «CBS Local, Jul 15»
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Do-it-yourself Bubble Wrap
Charlotte-based Sealed Air is launching a new version of Bubble Wrap that's space and cost-efficient. But unlike the signature product it's made ... «Charlotte Observer, Jul 15»
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Attempting a do-it-yourself response to risk product design
The traditional risk product development process is defined by a top-down approach, extending from the life insurer to the financial planner or ... «Professional Planner, Jul 15»
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Do-it-yourself Fourth of July decorations
Do-it-yourself Fourth of July decorations. Posted: Jul 01, 2015 7:58 AM PDT. Wednesday, July 1, 2015 10:58 AM EDT. Updated: Jul 01, 2015 8:28 AM PDT. «AZFamily, Jul 15»
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Voices: Michael Kay, on Prospects' Do-It-Yourself Attitude
Among potential new clients, I often encounter a do-it-yourself mind-set. Individuals with this mind-set believe that they generally can and ... «Wall Street Journal, Jun 15»

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