Question 1

What does "put oneself about" mean?

Accepted Answer

To be socially active and work hard to become known in a community or field.

Question 2

How do you use "put oneself about" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

If you want clients, you need to put yourself about — attend events, join groups, be visible.

Question 3

Is "put oneself about" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"put oneself about" is informal — used mainly in casual conversation. Primarily British English. In the social networking sense, it means to actively make yourself visible and known. The sexual sense is mildly vulgar. Register varies depending on sense.

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