get about

get about(
gehd
 
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baut
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An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. moverse
Santi is no longer bedridden, but he can still only get about with the wheelchair.Santi ya no está postrado en cama, pero solo puede moverse con la silla de ruedas todavía.
b. caminar
Juana's leg has healed, and she can get about without crutches now.A Juana se se ha sanado la pierna, y ya puede caminar sin muleta.
a. viajar
Sharon is a respected business consultant, so she really gets about.Sharon es una asesora empresarial respetada, así que viaja mucho.
b. desplazarse
I don't need a car; I've got my bike to get about.No me hace falta un carro; tengo la bici para desplazarme.
3. (to be made known)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
a. correr
The news got about in a matter of hours, and soon everyone was talking about it.Corrió la noticia en cuestión de horas, y poco después, hablaban todos de ella.
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