put about
verb
put about; putting about; puts about
of a ship
: to cause to change course or direction
of a ship
: to change course or direction : go on another tack
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The large rocket appears to be close to reaching operational status, with the ability to put about 100 metric tons into low-Earth orbit.
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Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 12 June 2026
The market seems to share that view as the FedWatch Tool didn't budge much on the release, still putting about 40% odds on the likelihood of at least one hike by year end.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 10 June 2026
According to the criminal complaint, Kubiak put about $4,600 back into the account in the form of one check from her personal account and multiple FanDuel deposits.
—Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
On something huge like a North Sea passenger ferry or a freighter, just stopping the ship can take miles to accomplish, never mind putting about.
—David Szondy
april 19, New Atlas, 19 Apr. 2026
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Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 12 June 2026
The market seems to share that view as the FedWatch Tool didn't budge much on the release, still putting about 40% odds on the likelihood of at least one hike by year end.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 10 June 2026
According to the criminal complaint, Kubiak put about $4,600 back into the account in the form of one check from her personal account and multiple FanDuel deposits.
—Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
On something huge like a North Sea passenger ferry or a freighter, just stopping the ship can take miles to accomplish, never mind putting about.
—David Szondy
april 19, New Atlas, 19 Apr. 2026
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“Put about.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/put%20about. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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