noun
a casual or informal search or examination
verb
to wander about, explore, or search casually
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The researchers decided to knock about some ideas before finalizing their study design.
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Let's knock about some options for where to go for lunch.
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We can just knock about the park for a bit if you're bored.
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After the breakup, she felt like she was just knocking about in life without a clear direction.