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)

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
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Ramsey was put through intensive physical training, such as boxing, jiujitsu and weight training. James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2025 In one study reviewed in the article, mice were put through a four-month exercise regimen in which moderate to intense exercises were added to their daily mice agendas. Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 21 Apr. 2025 Heyman was already put through a table last year by the Bloodline faction. Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 19 Apr. 2025 Her kindhearted and empathetic photographer Jo Reynolds was continually put through the ringer across her four seasons on the show, from 1992 to 1996. Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 15 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for put through

Word History

First Known Use

1888, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of put through was in 1888

Cite this Entry

“Put through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/put%20through. Accessed 11 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

put through

verb
: to carry to a conclusion
put through a number of reforms
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