Be around Meaning in English
expression
ˈbi/, /bi/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd
bee uh-ROWND
bˈiː/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd
bee uh-ROWND
Definition
To be present in a place or available nearby, often not in a specific spot but in the general area. It can also mean existing for a period of time.
Usage & Nuances
Informal phrase; often used for physical presence but also when someone is generally present or active. Common in questions ('Will you be around tomorrow?'), or to describe longstanding people/things ('He's been around for years'). Do not confuse with 'be about' or 'be there'.
Spanish: estar cerca - estar por aquí - estar presentePortuguese (BR): estar por perto - estar aqui - estar presentePortuguese (PT): andar por aí - estar por perto - estar presenteChinese (Simplified): 在附近 - 在這裡 - 在身邊Chinese (Traditional): 在附近 - 在這裡 - 在身邊Hindi: आसपास होना - यहाँ होनाArabic: يكون موجودًا - يكون قريبًا - يكون هناBengali: আশেপাশে থাকা - কাছাকাছি থাকাRussian: быть рядом - находиться поблизостиJapanese: 近くにいる - 存在しているVietnamese: ở quanh đây - có mặtKorean: 근처에 있다 - 주변에 있다Turkish: etrafta olmak - yakınlarda bulunmakUrdu: آس پاس موجود ہونا - قریب ہوناIndonesian: ada di sekitar - berada di dekat
Example Sentences
Will you be around this weekend?
basic
My parents will be around if you need help.
basic
There are always people be around at the park.
basic
Don't worry, I'll be around if you need anything.
natural
She's really been around the music industry for years.
natural
Will you still be around when I get back from work?
natural