put about
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To change direction.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
It had been incurred by a little fellow, young, a novice, an afterguardsman absent from his assigned post when the ship was being put about.
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 circulate, spread or disseminate.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “put about” mean?
To change direction.
Is “put about” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.