Get Through (Verb)
Meaning 1
Succeed in reaching a real or abstract destination after overcoming problems; "We finally got through the bureaucracy and could talk to the Minister".
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Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
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Meaning 2
Finish a task completely; "I finally got through this homework assignment".
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Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
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Meaning 3
Be in or establish communication with; "Our advertisements reach millions"; "He never contacted his children after he emigrated to Australia".
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Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- The message was unable to get through to the residents of the remote village due to lack of cell reception.
- She tried to get through to her son, but he was stubborn and refused to listen.
- The charitable organization launched a campaign to get through to the public about the importance of donating to disaster relief.
- The politician's words were able to get through to the crowd, inspiring them to take action.
- After struggling for years, her voice was finally able to get through to her manager, who gave her the promotion she deserved
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Meaning 4
Become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions; "It dawned on him that she had betrayed him"; "she was penetrated with sorrow".
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Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
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Meaning 5
Spend or pass, as with boredom or in a pleasant manner; of time.
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.