run about

verb — 2 senses

run about

verb

1

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see run, about.

2

Idiomatic To be very busy doing many different things.

I've been running about all week getting everything ready for the holidays.

Synonyms: run around
Derived terms: runabout

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