English · Phrasal verb Attested

go around

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To move or spread from person to person.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Di chuyển hoặc lan truyền từ người này sang người khác

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Where it’s used: Used American English

The rumor is going around that Mr. X and Ms. Y are having an affair. There's a cough going around.

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).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To visit (a place) or with (somebody).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Thăm một nơi hoặc gặp gỡ ai đó

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To fight or argue; to obsess over something.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Đấu tranh hoặc cãi vã, ám ảnh về điều gì đó

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “go around” mean?

To move or spread from person to person.

Is “go around” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.