Go about Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡoʊ/ /əˈbaʊt
GOH uh-BOWT
ɡˈəʊ/ /ɐbˈaʊt
guh-OH ub-OWT
Definition
To begin doing something or to handle a task in a particular way. It can also mean to approach a problem or situation.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly informal. Common with 'how to go about (something)': 'I don't know how to go about fixing this.' Not used for physical movement; it means to approach or tackle a task. Often interchangeable with 'approach' in this context.
Spanish: empezar - abordar - procederPortuguese (BR): começar - abordar - lidar (com algo)Portuguese (PT): começar - abordar - lidar (com alguma coisa)Chinese (Simplified): 开始做 - 处理Chinese (Traditional): 開始做 - 處理Hindi: शुरू करना - निपटनाArabic: يبدأ - يتعامل معBengali: কিছু করা শুরু করা - কোন কিছু করার উপায় নিয়ে এগোনোRussian: приступать (к чему-либо) - подходить (к задаче)Japanese: 取りかかる - 進めるVietnamese: bắt đầu làm - tiến hànhKorean: 시작하다 - 처리하다Turkish: bir işe başlamak - bir işi ele almakUrdu: کسی کام کو شروع کرنا - کسی مسئلے کو حل کرناIndonesian: memulai - menangani (suatu tugas/masalah)
Example Sentences
He always finds a creative way to go about solving problems.
natural
I don't know how to go about this project.
basic
She asked for advice on how to go about writing a book.
basic
Can you show me how to go about fixing this?
basic
There's a right way and a wrong way to go about things like this.
natural
If you don't know how to go about it, just ask for help.
natural