Collocation
do paperwork
Definition
to complete administrative documents and forms as part of a job or task
'do paperwork' is a common English collocation. to complete administrative documents and forms as part of a job or task
do + paperwork
“I need to do paperwork before I can leave the office.”
Examples
- I have to _____ paperwork for the new job today.
- She usually _____ paperwork in the afternoon when it’s quiet.
- We _____ paperwork after the meeting to finalize the order.
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- He _____ paperwork for the visa application all weekend.
- I’m _____ paperwork right now, so I can’t take calls.
- They had to _____ paperwork before the patient could be admitted.
- By Friday, the team will have _____ all the paperwork for the audit.
- If you want a refund, you’ll need to _____ some paperwork at the counter.
- Most of the morning was spent _____ paperwork instead of meeting clients.