get through

verb

got through; got through or gotten through; getting through; gets through

intransitive verb

1

: to reach a destination

2

: to gain approval or a desired outcome

3

a

: to become clear or understood

our warnings finally got through to him

b

: to complete a communications connection

transitive verb

: to reach the end of : complete

got through the ordeal unhurt

Synonyms of get through

• arrive
• come
• get in
• appear

Examples of get through in a Sentence

we had trouble getting through because of the heavy snowfall

Recent Examples on the Web

Now, a deeper look suggests a much broader assortment of material from the outside world — silica, metals, soot and other debris — is getting through. — Ariana Eunjung Cha, Washington Post, 22 Oct. 2026

Block and report repeat senders Blocking individual numbers can reduce messages from persistent senders, even though other numbers may still get through. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026

Wicky dismissed the idea that his message may not be getting through to players. — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2026

Frost leaves orchard with few apples to harvest The unpredictable weather has forced the farm to adjust to get through the season. — Tara Lynch, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1589, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1

Rhymes for get through

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