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Definition go about in British 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.

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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

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Definition go about in British English