English · Phrasal verb Attested 18+

put oneself about

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

Also seen as: put oneself out

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To make oneself visible or noticeable in a place; to make an appearance.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

làm cho mình trở nên rõ ràng ở một nơi

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Only this morning, before Stan had picked him up to go to work, Matt had yelled that she didn't put herself about enough and didn't mix with his family as much as she should.

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

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To make a special effort; to exert oneself, or go out of one's way.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

cố gắng đặc biệt; nỗ lực

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Sources & notes

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

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To be sexually promiscuous.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

làm tình một cách bừa bãi

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Sources & notes

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

Topics: Dated

Common questions

What does “put oneself about” mean?

To make oneself visible or noticeable in a place; to make an appearance.

Is “put oneself about” formal or informal?

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