see about

The phrase "see about" is versatile, often used to indicate taking action, investigating, or making arrangements.

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Definition

B2General

(common)To take care of or handle a task or situation.

Example

I need to see about fixing the car this weekend.
Can you see about getting the tickets for the concert?

B2Inquiry

(common)To investigate or inquire into something.

Example

I'll see about that new policy and get back to you.
She wants to see about the job opening at the company.

C1Determination

(informal)To insist on or demand something.

Example

He says he won't help? We'll see about that!
They think they can ignore us, but we'll see about that.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "see about":

get about see to go about what about know about seeing to see in see that be all about look into talk about see things look at have a look