pull through

verb

pulled through; pulling through; pulls through

intransitive verb

: to survive a dangerous or difficult situation

transitive verb

: to help survive a dangerous or difficult situation

Examples of pull through in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Omni Pro 2 is a solid option for travelers who want a carry-on that feels sturdy without being overly bulky, especially when it’s getting pulled through terminals week after week. — Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2026

In sunlight, the red will shine; in the shade, the inky tones will pull through the most. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 17 Sep. 2026

In effect, this blocks out the starlight as necessary and only allows light reflected off the planets of interest to pull through and reflect off the coronagraph's mirrors. — Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 9 Sep. 2026

But, of course, the Who pulled through and found a new level of sonic triumph. — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1852, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Rhymes for pull through

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

Kids Definition

pull through

verb

: to help through or to survive a dangerous or difficult period or situation

had pneumonia but she pulled through