B1verbformalhealthacademic
US/ˌʌn.dərˈɡoʊ/
UK/ˌʌn.dəˈɡəʊ/
to experience something, especially a change or something unpleasant like medical treatment
In context
My father underwent heart surgery last year and is doing well now.
The city center is undergoing major changes as the metro is built.
All new staff must undergo a two-week training course.
Words that go with undergo
verb + noun
- undergo surgeryShe will undergo surgery on her knee next week.
- undergo changesThe industry has undergone huge changes.
- undergo treatmentHe is undergoing treatment for cancer.
- undergo trainingPilots undergo training every year.
- undergo testsThe car underwent safety tests before sale.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
She undergoed an operation.Correct: She underwent an operation.