put about

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Verb

1. (intransitive, nautical) To change direction.
2. (transitive) To circulate (a rumour).

Synonyms

• circulate
• spread
• disseminate

Related terms

• put it about
• put oneself about

Adjective

put about

1. (dated) disturbed; upset
   • 1878, Mrs. James Mason, All about Edith (page 124)

     I asked for a card, please, and she was quite put about, and said that she didn't require tickets to get in where she visited.

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