get through Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb finish a task completely
    finish up; wrap up; clear up; mop up; polish off; finish off.
    • I finally got through this homework assignment
  2. verb spend or pass, as with boredom or in a pleasant manner; of time
    while away.
  3. verb succeed in reaching a real or abstract destination after overcoming problems
    come through.
    • We finally got through the bureaucracy and could talk to the Minister
  4. verb be in or establish communication with
    contact; reach; get hold of.
    • Our advertisements reach millions
    • He never contacted his children after he emigrated to Australia
  5. verb become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
    get across; sink in; come home; fall into place; penetrate; dawn; click.
    • It dawned on him that she had betrayed him
    • she was penetrated with sorrow

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