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Definition be about to do something in British English

be about to do something phrase

phrase
1

to be going to happen or do something very soon

Example

I was about to get undressed when there was a knock on the door.

Example

We arrived just as the ceremony was about to begin.

Synonyms and related words
come up for come up to build up to
Definition be about to do something in British English