acontecer; ocorrer; dar-se
1. to happen or occur, especially unexpectedly
How did this situation come about?
Como essa situação aconteceu?
2. (nautical) to change direction or tack (of a sailing vessel)
The sailboat came about to catch the wind.
O veleiro virou de bordo para aproveitar o vento.
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