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to hear of
[phrase form: hear]
01
to know about somebody or something because one has received information or news about them
Transitive: to hear of a person or information
Examples
Have you heard of the recent company merger? It's making headlines.
This is the first I 've heard of your plans to travel the world; it sounds amazing.
02
(usually negative) to allow or tolerate something one typically disagrees with or believes to be unacceptable
Transitive: to hear of sth
Examples
I wo n't hear of you dropping out of school. You need to finish your education.
He would n't hear of canceling the event, despite the bad weather.
