go about
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To busy oneself with.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
The workers went about their business as Zelensky looked around. One man at the wheel of a forklift seemed annoyed when the presidential entourage got in his way, and the machine beeped loudly as we tried to maneuver around him.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To tackle (a problem or task).
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
To circulate (in).
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “go about” mean?
To busy oneself with.
Is “go about” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.