get through
Third Person
gets through
Present Participle
getting through
Past Tense
got through
Past Participle
gotten through
1
to succeed in passing or enduring a difficult experience or period
transitive
- She managed to get through the tough times after losing her job.
- Despite the hardships, they got through the financial crisis as a family.
- The therapy sessions helped him get through his emotional struggles.
- With determination and teamwork, they got through the difficult school year.
- It's a hard phase, but with support, you can get through it.
2
to successfully complete a task
transitive
- It took some time, but he eventually got through all the repairs on his own.
- The team's goal is to get through all the items on the agenda in the meeting.
- I have a stack of paperwork on my desk, and I need to get through it all today.
- They will work together to get through the complex coding task.
- She got through the book in just two days.
3
to successfully deliver something, such as supplies or aid, to someone
- We need to ensure that medical supplies get through to the disaster-stricken area.
- The charity's mission is to get through much-needed support to the underprivileged.
- Communication can be difficult, but we'll find a way to get through to those in need.
- It's crucial that these supplies get through to the people trapped by the natural disaster.
- The volunteers are determined to get educational materials through to remote villages.
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4
to become clear and understandable for someone
- Despite the language barrier, her enthusiasm for the idea got through during the international conference.
- It took a while, but the importance of the message got through to the audience.
- It was only when he saw the evidence that it got through to him that he had been scammed.
- I wasn't sure if my advice got through, but she seemed to implement it successfully.
- The significance of her words finally got through to him.
5
to manage to reach or contact a person
- He dialed his friend's number repeatedly, but he couldn't get through.
- I tried calling all morning, but I couldn't get through to the company's customer service.
- The lines were so busy that day that I couldn't get through.
- She had trouble getting through to her teenage son, but they eventually talked.
- The reception was poor, but I finally got through to my colleague on the phone.
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6
to endure or pass a period of time, whether enjoyable or not, often with activities or distractions
transitive
- We played games to get through the long winter evenings.
- She read books to get through the hours of waiting at the airport.
- Reading a good novel can help you get through a boring afternoon.
- The summer vacation went by quickly as they got through it with exciting adventures.
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7
(of a proposal, application, or request) to successfully pass a process or procedure required for approval or acceptance by a government or organization
transitive
- The permit application needs to get through various stages of verification.
- She worked tirelessly to ensure her visa application got through the bureaucratic hurdles.
- They managed to get the new tax legislation through the Senate.
- They worked diligently to get their research proposal through the university's ethics committee.
8
to successfully advance to the next stage of a competition or selection process
transitive
- She performed exceptionally well in the auditions and got through to the finals.
- Only a few candidates got through the rigorous interview process for the job.
- The team's outstanding performance allowed them to get through to the playoffs.
- After a challenging elimination round, they managed to get through to the championship.
- She got through the first phase of the talent show auditions.
9
to pass an exam or test successfully
transitive
- She studied hard and managed to get through her final exams with top grades.
- It was a tough exam, but he was relieved to get through it with a passing score.
- He's determined to get through the bar exam and become a lawyer.
- The final exam was the most difficult, but they all persevered and got through it.
10
to use a significant amount of something, such as a resource or supply
transitive
- Our family got through a whole box of cereal in just a few days.
- The cold weather made them get through a lot of firewood this winter.
- The factory got through a significant amount of raw materials last month.
- The project got through a substantial portion of the budget ahead of schedule.
- They didn't realize they would get through so much paint for the renovation.
11
to reach a place or destination, especially after overcoming obstacles or challenges
- The team was able to get through to the mountain summit.
- I couldn’t get through to the office due to road closures.
- She couldn’t get through to the airport in time for her flight.