English Expression · Intermediate
put about
To change direction
Pronunciation: say put about
Meaning
To change direction.
Example
It had been incurred by a little fellow, young, a novice, an afterguardsman absent from his assigned post when the ship was being put about.
It had been incurred by a little fellow, young, a novice, an afterguardsman absent from his assigned post when the ship was being put about.
Practice tips
- Practice put about out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.