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What does about to mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word about to? Here's what it means.

Phrase
  1. (idiomatic, only with bare infinitive) Indicates something that will happen very soon; indicates that something is imminent.
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The first major battle over public sector pensions could be about to begin.
And now Fizz is about to set tails wagging having been nominated for the Woman's Best Friend award in a canine competition.
Nicol easily controlled the next two games, and seemed to be about to close out the match.
The council is about to begin consultation with residents on the options for council tax.
Because of that some companies who were about to sign deals decided to wait before making a final decision.
They may be used to control symptoms in women who are close to the menopause for whom symptoms may soon be about to improve anyway.

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