Go about

phrasal verb

To start or continue doing something, especially in a particular way or manner.

I want to start a business, but I'm not sure how to go about it.

Often appears as...

go about your business
go about it the wrong way

phrasal verb

To move or travel around a place.

Shoppers were going about their business in town.

Often appears as...

go about one's daily business
go about one's routine

phrasal verb

To carry something around with you.

He goes about with a picture of his girlfriend in his wallet.

Often appears as...

go about with something
go about with someone

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

phrasal verb

To behave or conduct oneself in a particular way.

She goes about her work with great enthusiasm.

Often appears as...

go about one's work
go about with confidence

phrasal verb

To start or continue doing something, especially in a particular way or manner.

I want to start a business, but I'm not sure how to go about it.

Often appears as...

go about your business
go about it the wrong way

phrasal verb

To move or travel around a place.

Shoppers were going about their business in town.

Often appears as...

go about one's daily business
go about one's routine

phrasal verb

To carry something around with you.

He goes about with a picture of his girlfriend in his wallet.

Often appears as...

go about with something
go about with someone

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

phrasal verb

To behave or conduct oneself in a particular way.

She goes about her work with great enthusiasm.

Often appears as...

go about one's work
go about with confidence

Definition 1 of 4

Pro Tip 1/2

Planning Required

Used when a method or plan is needed to accomplish something.

I'd like to master English, but I need to figure out how to go about it.

Pro Tip 2/2

Common Phrases

Often used with words like 'right', 'wrong', 'best' to discuss different approaches.

Are you sure that's the best way to go about solving this math problem?

Pro Tip 1/2

Planning Required

Used when a method or plan is needed to accomplish something.

I'd like to master English, but I need to figure out how to go about it.

Pro Tip 2/2

Common Phrases

Often used with words like 'right', 'wrong', 'best' to discuss different approaches.

Are you sure that's the best way to go about solving this math problem?

Pro Tip 1/2

Planning Required

Used when a method or plan is needed to accomplish something.

I'd like to master English, but I need to figure out how to go about it.

Pro Tip 2/2

Common Phrases

Often used with words like 'right', 'wrong', 'best' to discuss different approaches.

Are you sure that's the best way to go about solving this math problem?

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