Phrasal Verbs Using 'Around', 'Over', & 'Along' - Moving (Around)

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to bang around [verb]

to move around in a way that creates loud sounds

Ex: The loud banging around in the kitchen indicated that dinner was in preparation .

to fly around [verb]

to act in a disorganized or chaotic manner

Ex: In the rush to pack for the trip , she started to fly around the house , trying to find her passport .

to get around [verb]

to move or travel from one place to another

Ex: They decided to rent a car to get around and explore the beautiful countryside during their vacation .

to go around [verb]

to visit someone or a place that is in close proximity

Ex: I 'll go around to my friend 's apartment later for a movie night .

to kick around [verb]

to travel from one location to another location without a specific purpose or plan

Ex: The retirees decided to kick around the RV circuit , exploring different states as they pleased .

to mill around [verb]

to move in an area without a specific destination or purpose

Ex: Before the concert started , fans began to mill around the venue , excitedly anticipating the show .

to poodle around [verb]

to move casually without a clear purpose or direction

Ex: On his day off , he prefers to poodle around the park and enjoy the outdoors .

to putter around [verb]

to move around without a clear purpose

Ex: On vacation , they liked to putter around the small coastal village , visiting local attractions .

to swing around [verb]

to turn suddenly and face the opposite direction

Ex: As the door creaked open , she swung around to see who had entered the room .

Phrasal Verbs Using 'Around', 'Over', & 'Along'
Acting Badly or Not Seriously (Around)	Discussing, Persuading, or Searching (Around)	Moving (Around)	Others (Around)
Moving, Visiting, or Staying (Over)	Checking, Considering, or Ignoring (Over)	Falling or Overflowing (Over)	Experiencing (Over)
Others (Over)	Moving, Accompanying, or Experiencing (Along)