to  have  been around
have
hæv
hāv
been
bɪn
bin
around
əraʊnd
ērawnd

Definition & Meaning of "have been around"in English

to have been around
01

to be existing or present for a period of time 

Examples
New technologies have been around for just a few decades. 
02

to have a lot of experience or knowledge from spending time in a particular area or through various life situations 

Examples
By now, she’s been around enough to offer valuable advice on the topic. 
03

to have had a lot of sexual experiences or partners 

Examples
He’s been around and has had relationships with many people. 
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