go about

• Etwas beginnen oder in Angriff nehmen, oft mit der Betonung auf einer methodischen oder zielgerichteten Herangehensweise; auch: sich mit einer Angelegenheit befassen oder eine Tätigkeit aufnehmen.

To begin or undertake a task or activity, often implying a methodical or purposeful approach to handling a situation.

1. Start or approach a taskB1informal

   To begin or set about doing something; to approach a task or problem.

   Angehen

   • How do you go about learning a new language?
   • She went about her daily routine without any fuss.
   • He didn't know how to go about fixing the leak.

2. Spread (of news or information)B2informal

   To circulate or be passed from person to person (usually of news, rumors, or stories).

   Sich verbreiten

   • A rumor is going about that the company is closing.
   • News of the accident went about the town quickly.
   • Stories about the celebrity are going about online.