Get through
verb
To finish; complete a task successfully.
I managed to get through all my homework before dinner.
Often appears as...
- get through work
- get through a book
Usage tips
Colloquial, General
verb
To use up; consume entirely.
We get through a lot of coffee in this office.
Often appears as...
- get through coffee
- get through food
Usage tips
Idiomatic, Colloquial
verb
To deal with an emotionally difficult experience.
I am not sure how I got through that terrible day.
Often appears as...
- get through day
- get through ordeal
Usage tips
General, Colloquial
verb
To make contact by using a communication device.
I tried calling her several times, but I couldn't get through.
Often appears as...
- get through on phone
- get through on line
Usage tips
General, Idiomatic
verb
To pass an exam or a level or stage in a competition.
I was so happy to get through the first round of auditions.
Often appears as...
- get through exam
- get through round
Usage tips
General, Academic
verb
To make something understood.
It's hard to get through to him that he needs to study for the test.
Often appears as...
- get through to him
- get through the concept
Usage tips
Colloquial, Idiomatic
verb
To finish; complete a task successfully.
I managed to get through all my homework before dinner.
Often appears as...
- get through work
- get through a book
Usage tips
Colloquial, General
verb
To use up; consume entirely.
We get through a lot of coffee in this office.
Often appears as...
- get through coffee
- get through food
Usage tips
Idiomatic, Colloquial
verb
To deal with an emotionally difficult experience.
I am not sure how I got through that terrible day.
Often appears as...
- get through day
- get through ordeal
Usage tips
General, Colloquial
verb
To make contact by using a communication device.
I tried calling her several times, but I couldn't get through.
Often appears as...
- get through on phone
- get through on line
Usage tips
General, Idiomatic
verb
To pass an exam or a level or stage in a competition.
I was so happy to get through the first round of auditions.
Often appears as...
- get through exam
- get through round
Usage tips
General, Academic
verb
To make something understood.
It's hard to get through to him that he needs to study for the test.
Often appears as...
- get through to him
- get through the concept
Usage tips
Colloquial, Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 6
Pro Tip 1/2Task Completion
Used when successfully finishing something, especially when difficult or lengthy.
She finally got through her thesis presentation.
Pro Tip 2/2Endurance Emphasis
Highlights the effort or endurance needed to complete tasks or activities.
It was a challenge, but he got through the training.
Pro Tip 1/2Task Completion
Used when successfully finishing something, especially when difficult or lengthy.
She finally got through her thesis presentation.
Pro Tip 2/2Endurance Emphasis
Highlights the effort or endurance needed to complete tasks or activities.
It was a challenge, but he got through the training.
Pro Tip 1/2Task Completion
Used when successfully finishing something, especially when difficult or lengthy.
She finally got through her thesis presentation.
Pro Tip 2/2Endurance Emphasis
Highlights the effort or endurance needed to complete tasks or activities.
It was a challenge, but he got through the training.
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