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be about to

Definition:

The phrase "be about to" is used to indicate that something is going to happen or take place in the near future.

Usage:

As a verb phrase:

1. She is about to leave for work.
2. They were about to start the meeting when he arrived.

As an adverb phrase:

1. About to, Tim grabbed his umbrella as it started to rain.
2. Karen was about to call her brother when he unexpectedly showed up at her doorstep.

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