go about

British  

verb

1. (adverb) to move from place to place

2. (preposition) to busy oneself with

   to go about one's duties

3. (preposition) to tackle (a problem or task)

4. (preposition) to be actively and constantly engaged in (doing something)

   he went about doing good

5. to circulate (in)

   there's a lot of flu going about

6. (adverb) (of a sailing ship) to change from one tack to another

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go about Idioms  

1. 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]

2. Set about, undertake, as in I'm not sure how to go about making a pie . [Late 1600s]

3. 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]

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Example Sentences

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go about

In his “Mystic Mandorla,” which is missing its central element, a figure of Christ or Mary, the angels seem almost to cavort as they go about their task.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026

"I think that Australians do want to see their politicians be able to go about their business, to be able to get something from the back of their car, for goodness sake," he said.

From Barron's ● Oct. 20, 2026

After that, go about your life and be good to yourself.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 20, 2026

"Here in Australia, it is a good thing that politicians are able to go about their community and engage with people," he said.

From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026

There are the oblivious ones, who go about their lives like the Tap-Out was a dream that waking life has completely washed away.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman

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