Put Over (Verb)
Meaning 1
Communicate successfully; "I couldn't get across the message"; "He put over the idea very well".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- She effectively put over the complex business strategy to her clients.
- He put over the complaints to the customer service team successfully.
- The teacher managed to put over the lesson plan to her students in a simple manner.
- She put over her ideas for the product launch during the team meeting.
- The politician put over his vision for the country in a clear and concise speech.
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Meaning 2
Hold back to a later time; "let's postpone the exam".
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
Examples
- Let's put over the presentation until next week when everyone has returned from vacation.
- The manager suggested putting over the meeting because not all team members were present.
- Due to unforeseen circumstances, we'll have to put over the announcement for a later date.
- They decided to put over the trip until the weather improved.
- The band was advised to put over the outdoor concert to a later time due to the rain.