put about
1.spread a rumor,piece of news,story,etc.传播;散布
They've put it about that the Government's going to resign.他们谣传说政府将集体辞职。
Someone has been putting rumors about that we are leaving.有人散布谣言说我们要走了。
2.trouble;distress麻烦
Please don't put yourself about because of me.请别为我麻烦了。
He was very much put about by the news of the illness of his fellow worker.听到同事生病的消息他很难过。
3.cause to change direction改变方向
The captain put the ship about and headed for safety.船长将船转航,驶向安全水域。