Come about
/ˈkʌmɪŋ/B2
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1. To happen, especially by chance or in a way that was not planned.
- The changes in policy came about because of the public's demand for reform.
- Can you explain how the accident came about?
2. To turn or reverse direction, originally in a nautical context.
- The captain ordered the ship to come about to avoid the storm.
- It's hard to steer this old boat, but she will eventually come about.
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