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

See Examples For:

go about

But experts note that there are right and wrong ways to go about the routine, which may not be for everyone.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026

During the expedition, the participants go about their tasks diligently.

From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026

In his article, Farage said he was "all for the protest" in Dover but added: "This is not the way to go about it."

From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026

Jordan may wish to exact revenge, and Eddy may want to find one of the victims who has vanished, but both have to go about their work furtively.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026

"Please, sir, would you be able to send a message to the conductor? How would I go about that?"

From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper

Related Words

• set about