go about
Britishverb
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(adverb) to move from place to place
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(preposition) to busy oneself with
to go about one's duties
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(preposition) to tackle (a problem or task)
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(preposition) to be actively and constantly engaged in (doing something)
he went about doing good
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to circulate (in)
there's a lot of flu going about
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(adverb) (of a sailing ship) to change from one tack to another
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Also, go around . Move here and there, to and fro; also, circulate. For example, She's been going about telling everyone the news , or A report went around that the dollar was dropping . [c. 1300]
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Set about, undertake, as in I'm not sure how to go about making a pie . [Late 1600s]
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go about one's business . Proceed with one's own proper occupation or concern. For example, Don't bother with that—just go about your business . [Late 1600s]
Example Sentences
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"We're not in like a lockdown, it's not that kind of situation. There still are cars in the road, people still kind of going about normal working life," he said.
From BBC
When BBC Scotland News visited, two workmen painting road markings said they had been "hassled" by locals while going about their jobs.
From BBC
As with his mum, dad and other siblings, the strategy has been to keep calm and carry on, and Cruz is going about the business of music with an air of exuberance and fun.
From BBC
And there’s so many different ways we can go about this.
From Los Angeles Times
Sometimes, a billionaire has very questionable scruples as to the best ways to go about things.
From Los Angeles Times
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