Phrase guide

put through

noun · verb · 8 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A transaction by a broker outside the stock exchange, bringing a buyer and seller together.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: business, finance

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To connect (a telephone caller) with the callee.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

  • Please hold the line a moment while I put you through to the sales office.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

verb

Meaning 3

to cause to endure

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

  • After all the grief my wife has put me through, I wonder why I'm still with her.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

4

verb

Meaning 4

To smash (e.g. a window) so as to create an opening.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: UK, transitive

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

5

verb

Meaning 5

To pass the ball to (someone) giving them a one-on-one scoring opportunity.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Topics: ball-games, games, hobbies, lifestyle, soccer, sports

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

6

verb

Meaning 6

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see put, through.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

7

verb

Meaning 7

pursue to a conclusion or bring to a successful issue

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • Did he go through with the treatment?
  • He implemented a new economic plan
  • She followed up his recommendations with a written proposal

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: follow through, follow up, follow out, carry out, implement, go through

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: complete, finish

Narrower terms: adhere

8

verb

Meaning 8

connect by telephone

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • the operator put a call through to Rio

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: connect, link, tie, link up

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

17 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Azerbaijani: birləşdirmək — to connect (telephoning)
  • Chinese Mandarin: 接通 (jiētōng) — to connect (telephoning)
  • Dutch: doorverbinden — to connect (telephoning)
  • French: passer — to connect (telephoning)
  • German: verbinden — to connect (telephoning)
  • German: durchstellen — to connect (telephoning)
  • Japanese: 繋ぐ (tsunagu) — to connect (telephoning)
  • Korean: 바꿔주다 (bakkwo-juda) — to connect (telephoning)
  • Polish: przełączać — to connect (telephoning)
  • Polish: przełączyć — to connect (telephoning)
  • Polish: przekierowywać — to connect (telephoning)
  • Polish: przekierować — to connect (telephoning)
  • Portuguese: passar — to connect (telephoning)
  • Portuguese: transferir — to connect (telephoning)
  • Russian: соединя́ть (sojedinjátʹ) — to connect (telephoning)
  • Russian: соедини́ть (sojedinítʹ) — to connect (telephoning)
  • Spanish: poner con — to connect (telephoning)