see about

phrasal verb·1 sense·particle about

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Meanings

1

Arrange something or take action to solve it

Why “about”? Attention turns toward a task so someone can arrange or deal with it.

Maya asked Leo to see about booking a table for their night out.
Maya asked Leo to arrange a table booking for their night out.
Can you see about the broken window?
Can you organise the repair of the broken window?

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