about
🇺🇸
/əˈbaʊt/
🇬🇧
/əˈbaʊt/
preposition
A1
relating to or concerning something
We talked about the weather.
B1
having as its main purpose or focus
The story is about a brave knight.
R
doing or being busy with something
She is about her work all day.
R
moving in different directions in a place
They walked about the park.
R
spread in different parts of a place
Toys were scattered about the room.
R
near or close to a place or person
He is somewhere about the house.
R
around or surrounding something
She wrapped a blanket about her shoulders.
adverb
A1
approximately or roughly
It takes about an hour to get there.
R
almost or very nearly
I'm about ready to leave.
R
moving in different directions
The kids ran about in the yard.
R
in different places without order
Clothes were lying about everywhere.
R
not doing anything specific
They were just standing about talking.
R
present or available in a place
Is there anyone about who can help?
R
turning to face the opposite direction
The captain turned the ship about.
translation
relating to or concerning something; having as its main purpose or focus; doing or being busy with something; moving in different directions in a place; spread in different parts of a place; near or close to a place or person; around or surrounding something
approximately or roughly; almost or very nearly; moving in different directions; in different places without order; not doing anything specific; present or available in a place; turning to face the opposite direction