put about


verb(adverb)
  1. nautical to change course or cause to change course: we put about and headed for home

  2. (tr) to make widely known

  1. (tr; usually passive) to disconcert or disturb

Words Nearby put about

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How to use put about in a sentence

  • "I like to put on my Sunday clothes when I'm writing Charles," said the maid, a little put-about.

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