Also get around . Move around, be active, especially after an illness. For example, At 85 Jean still gets around very well , or Arthritis makes it hard for him to get about . [Mid-1800s]

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Become known, circulate, as in The news of her engagement got about very quickly . [Early 1800s] Also see get around , def. 4.

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Be socially active, as in After her husband died, she didn't get about much for a year . Also see get around , def. 3 and 4.

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