around; all round; on every side of.-in the immediate neighborhood of; in contiguity or proximity to; near, as to place; by or on (one's person).-over or upon different parts of; through or over in various directions; here and there in; to and fro in; throughout.-near; not far from; -- determining approximately time, size, quantity.-in concern with; engaged in; intent on.-on the point or verge of; going; in act of.-concerning; with regard to; on account of; touching.-on all sides; around.-in circuit; circularly; by a circuitous way; around the outside; as, a mile about, and a third of a mile across.-here and there; around; in one place and another.-nearly; approximately; with close correspondence, in quality, manner, degree, etc.; as, about as cold; about as high; -- also of quantity, number, time.-to a reserved position; half round; in the opposite direction; on the opposite tack; as, to face about; to turn one's self about.