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Definition go about in American English

go about phrasal verb

phrasal verb
1

to do something that you normally do in your usual way

Example

There were no further reports of violence in the town, and most people went about their daily activities as usual.

Synonyms and related words
do perform act
2

to start dealing with a problem, situation, or job in a particular way

Example

I think I'd go about it quite differently.

Example

How did you go about finding a job?

6

if a ship goes about, it turns and sails in the opposite direction

Synonyms and related words
capsize cast off come about
Definition go about in American English