What does "do for" mean?

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see do, for.

What is a synonym for "do for"?

Common synonyms include: abet, administer to, aid, annihilate, assist, attend.

verb, slang

verb, slang ·Moderate ·High school level

Verb

1
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see do, for.
"What can I do for you?"
2
To doom; to bring about the demise of someone; to injure or harm someone. British, transitive
"Smoking did for him in the end."
3
To prosecute someone for a criminal offence. British, transitive
"He was done for murder."
4
To work as a domestic servant for. UK, dated, intransitive
"I've left my key in my office in Manchester, my family are at Bournemouth, and the old woman who does for me goes home at nine o'clock."
5
To tire; to exhaust. slang
"All this running has done for me."

"Smoking did for him in the end."