# get about

CEFR B1 · Phrasal verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/get-about
Updated: 2026-04-24

## Definition

to travel or move from place to place easily.

For teachers: to move around or travel to various places; often used in the context of mobility or the ease of transportation within a specific area.

## Examples

- 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.

## Pitfalls

- Not "He gets about of the city by bus." but "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.

## Usage notes

- often used with 'can' or 'be able to' to describe a person's level of mobility.
- Teaching tip: note that 'get around' is a very common synonym; 'get about' is slightly more frequent in British English contexts.

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