knock about

Türkçe: ufalamak

1. To hit (someone or something) all over repeatedly; hence, to behave violently towards or mistreat (someone or something). (informal, transitive) · It was known that he would knock his wife about when he had been drinking.
2. To knock back a drink; to finish a drink. (informal, transitive)
3. To move or roam around aimlessly; to be in circulation. (informal, intransitive)
4. To live an unconventional life. (informal, intransitive)
5. To be present at or inhabit a certain place. (informal, intransitive)
6. To engage in a relaxing activity in a place; to hang around in. (informal, intransitive) · I like to knock about the garden on Saturdays.
7. Often followed by with: to spend time companionably; to hang around. (informal, intransitive) · I used to knock about with John when we were younger.· John and I used to knock about when we were younger.
8. To be mislaid in a place. (informal, intransitive) · I’ve got some scissors knocking about in the kitchen.