put through

verb

put through; putting through; puts through

transitive verb

1

: to carry to a successful conclusion

put through a number of reforms

2

a

: to make a telephone connection for

b

: to obtain a connection for (a telephone call)

Synonyms of put through

• fulfill
• perform
• accomplish
• achieve
• execute
• do
• carry out
• make
• go through
• carry off
• implement
• pull off
• follow through (with)

Examples of put through in a Sentence

the incoming university president is vowing to put through the sort of sweeping changes that will propel the school into the top tier academically

Recent Examples on the Web

They may also be put through an exercise test on a treadmill or stationary bike. — Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026

Each volunteer was then put through an intense session of cycling on a recumbent ergometer. — Mike McRae 03, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026

With El Niño staying put through the rest of the year, every storm that forms will be worth a keen eye. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Now that he’s been put through the wringer on his two most recent films, Blair has arrived at a necessary takeaway. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1888, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for put through

• accrue
• ado
• ainu
• aircrew
• airscrew
• anew
• askew
• baboo
• babu
• bamboo
• beaucoup
• bijou

Kids Definition

put through

verb

: to carry to a conclusion

put through a number of reforms