Performing An Action (About): English Vocabulary List

to be the reason for a specific incident or result

"His speech brings about significant social change."

"The new government's policies were intended to bring about significant economic improvements for the entire nation."

to happen, often unexpectedly

"How did this come about?"

"How did this interesting situation come about and what events led to it happening?"

to continue or start an activity

"How do you go about solving this?"

"How should we go about solving this complicated problem that seems to have no easy solution?"

to happen again, especially in a repeated manner

"Mistakes will roll about."

"The same old arguments tend to roll about whenever the topic of politics arises."

to start a task, action, or process with determination and inspiration

"She set about cleaning her room."

"After breakfast she set about cleaning the messy house which had been neglected for several days."

to cause damage to something or someone

"Don't bash about."

"He was warned not to bash about the delicate antique furniture in the living room."

to laugh so hard that one's entire body moves somewhat uncontrollably

"They fell about laughing."

"The comedian's hilarious jokes made the entire audience fall about with laughter."

to engage in silly or playful behavior, typically when one should be focused on work or other responsibilities

"Stop mucking about."

"The teacher told the students to stop mucking about and concentrate on their homework assignment."

to make arrangements for something to be addressed or completed

"See about the car."

"Could you please see about getting the car serviced before our long road trip next week?"

to take a person or thing's situation and circumstances into account while making decisions

"Think about your future plans."

"Before making a major life decision you should take some time to think about all the possible consequences."