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

• accomplish
• achieve
• bring off
• carry off
• carry out
• commit
• compass
• do
• execute
• follow through (with)
• fulfill
• fulfil
• make
• negotiate
• perform
• perpetrate
• prosecute
• pull off

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

But overloading the dishwasher can result in dirty dishes that need to be put through a second cycle to get clean, and dishes that are crammed in may become damaged. —Elizabeth Brownfield, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2024

Bath Mats and Area Rugs Likewise, the non-slip rubber backing on bath mats or washable rugs and runners will degrade over time if put through the dryer. —Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Aug. 2024

The old playbook has been put through the shredder. —Elliott Teaford, Orange County Register, 2 Aug. 2024

In a video posted by the team, Higgins can be seen admiring Combs’ new watch as his teammates are put through their paces in the background. —Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 2 Aug. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1888, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

put through

verb

: to carry to a conclusion

put through a number of reforms