Meaning of do the needful | Babel Free

Definitions

To do that which is necessary or required.

India, Nigeria, UK, dated

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Examples

“My father had, generally speaking, his temper under complete⟳ self command, and his anger rarely indicated itself by words, except in a sort⟳ of dry testy manner to those who had displeased him. He never used threats or expressions of loud resentment. All was arranged with him on system and it was his practice to "do the needful" on every occasion, without wasting words about it.”

“The best way to handle⟳ Biafra agitation is through a round table, dialogue with them since they feel⟳ they are not well treated. These people are hungry. Let⟳ the president do the needful by calling them to order⟳, call⟳ the youth to order⟳.”

CEFR level