1. (不愉快、嘘の)噂が流れる
It was being put about that he was a pervert.(彼が変質者だという噂が流されていた。)
2. (船が)方向転換する
They put about and sail away at the best of their vessel's speed.(彼らの船は方向転換し、全速力で走り去った。)
3. 面倒を掛ける
Robin told me shortly he was sorry he had put himself about, turned his back upon me without a sign of salutation.(ロビンはぶっきらぼうに、迷惑を掛けてすまんと言うと、会釈一つしようともせず背を向けた。)
4. (性的に)活発な(oneself)
Bond does put himself about a bit, so this section keeps a watching brief on his love life.(ボンドは、そこそこ旺盛だったので、この章は彼の女性関係についてもう少し見てみよう。)