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