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

Linda Cardellini co-stars as the social worker trying to find foster parents for them while the unlikely dad gets put through the wringer. —Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 13 Nov. 2024

In our testing, both the 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M2 Pro and the 16-inch MacBook Pro with the M2 Max delivered smooth performance and playback after being put through stress tests (like editing 4K and RED Raw footage, as well as adding 3D effects). —Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 2 Nov. 2024

At boot camp, Vi and her fellow cadets are put through a rigorous grind under the uncompromising supervision of Captain Ryan Douglas (Klena). —EW.com, 18 Oct. 2024

Matsuyama ranked first in strokes gained putting through four rounds, gaining a stunning 8.2 shots on the field throughout the week. —Gabby Herzig, The Athletic, 18 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