get about
phr. v..phr. v.. to travel or move from place to place easily.
phr. v.. to move around or travel to various places; often used in the context of mobility or the ease of transportation within a specific area.
It is very easy to get about in this city.
Since she broke her leg, she has found it much harder to get about the house.
While the public transport network is extensive, most locals still prefer cycling as the most efficient way to get about the historic center.
- Particles
- about
- Separability
- inseparable
- Pattern
- get + about (+ object)
often used with 'can' or 'be able to' to describe a person's level of mobility.
note that 'get around' is a very common synonym; 'get about' is slightly more frequent in British English contexts.
He gets about of the city by bus.He gets about the city by bus.the verb is followed directly by the location or used alone; do not add 'of' after the particle.