1. • adj - on the move
   • adv - (of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
   • adv - all around or on all sides
   • adv - in the area or vicinity
   • adv - used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction
   • adv - in or to a reversed position or direction
   • adv - in rotation or succession
   • adv - (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished
2. • Approximately; nearly: The interview lasted about an hour.
   • Almost: The job is about done.
   • To a reversed position or direction: Turn about and walk away slowly.
   • In no particular direction: wandering about with no place to go.
   • All around; on every side: Let’s look about for help.
   • In the area or vicinity; near: spoke to a few spectators standing about.
   • In succession; one after another: Turn about is fair play.
   • On all sides of; surrounding: I found an English garden all about me.
   • In the vicinity of; around: explored the rivers and streams about the estate.
   • Almost the same as; close to; near.
   • In reference to; relating to; concerned with: a book about snakes; objectivity—a part of what biography is about.
   • In the act or process of: While you’re about it, please clean your room.
   • In the possession or innate character of: Keep your wits about you.
   • Ready or prepared to do something: The chorus is about to sing.
   • Used with a negative to indicate strong intention: I am not about to concede the point.
   • Moving here and there; astir: The patient is up and about.
   • The construction not about to is often used to express determination: We are not about to negotiate with terrorists.

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