go about

verb

went about; gone about; going about; goes about

transitive verb

: to set about : to begin to do

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Raman says that she is committed to ending homelessness, but the city has gone about it the wrong way and that no-camping zones just push the problem from one neighborhood to another. — Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026 But if the owners can stomach a long lockout and ultimately cajole the union to accept a cap and floor, how exactly would the Marlins go about increasing their payroll? — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026 Those hoping to challenge the highest court’s composition or jurisdiction may go about that in a few ways, such as by petitioning for term limits. — Connor Greene, Time, 21 Oct. 2026 Most lawmakers are not accompanied by security officers and go about their work and personal lives on their own. — ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for go about

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of go about was in the 15th century

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Goa bean
go about
go about one's business
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“Go about.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go%20about. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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