Go about | EWA Phasal Verbs Dictionary
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Go about

/ɡəʊ əˈbaʊt/

B1

PreIntermediate

1. To begin or continue doing an activity or task in a particular way.

  • She went about her work with a renewed sense of purpose.
  • He asked his manager how to go about starting the project.
  • Despite the chaos, they went about their daily routines.
  • How do you go about asking for a raise?

2. To move around in different places, often as part of a routine or business.

  • He went about the town visiting clients.
  • She was seen going about the market, buying supplies.
  • They went about from door to door collecting donations.
  • Reporters went about the city gathering news.

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