Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
be about to
Phrase
/bi əˈbaʊt tu:/
Definition
To be on the point of doing something; to be ready or about to do something immediately.
Examples
- I am about to go for a run.
- She was about to leave when the phone rang.
- They are about to start the meeting.
Meaning
This phrase is used to indicate that something is going to happen very soon.
Synonyms
- be on the verge of
- be on the brink of
- be ready to
