Definition of get about

get aboutphrasal verb

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The term "get about" is a informal English phrase used to describe someone who is active, busy, or socially engaged. Its origins can be traced back to the mid-19th century, when it was first recorded in the Oxford English Dictionary. At that time, "get about" was used in the context of travel, meaning "to travel about or from place to place." This interpretation of the phrase is still in use today, as demonstrated by the expression "travel get abouts," which refers to automobiles designed for long-distance travel. Over time, the meaning of "get about" expanded to include more general notions of activity and movement. By the end of the 19th century, the expression was being used to describe people who were active in their work or social lives. This meaning continues to be popular today, with "get about" often used to refer to someone who is lively, outgoing, and constantly engaged in various pursuits. The phrase "get about" is particularly common in British English, where it has a more colloquial feel than in other dialects of English. In the United States, for example, the equivalent term is "get around," which has a similar meaning but a different pronunciation and origin. Overall, the evolution of "get about" from a travel-related term to a more general expression speaks to the rich and varied history of theEnglish language, and is a testament to the enduring influence of colloquial style on the dynamics and evolution of language over time.

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to move from place to place or from person to person

di chuyển từ nơi này sang nơi khác hoặc từ người này sang người khác

Example:
  • She gets about with the help of a stick.

    Cô ấy di chuyển bằng sự trợ giúp của một cây gậy.

  • News soon got about that he had resigned.

    Tin tức về việc ông từ chức nhanh chóng lan truyền.

to go to a lot of different places

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Example:
  • Stuart really gets about—last week he was in Dubai and this week he's in Paris.

    Stuart thực sự bận rộn - tuần trước anh ấy ở Dubai và tuần này anh ấy ở Paris.