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Meaning of the word "put through" in English

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put through

US /pʊt θruː/
UK /pʊt θruː/
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Phrasal Verb

1.

to connect someone by telephone

Example:
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Can you put me through to customer service?
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The operator put him through to the manager.
Synonym:
connect transfer link
2.

to make someone experience something difficult or unpleasant

Example:
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The company put him through a lot of stress.
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She was put through a rigorous training program.
Synonym:
subject to expose to make undergo
3.

to complete a task or process successfully

Example:
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We need to put through this proposal by Friday.
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They managed to put through the new legislation.
Synonym:
complete accomplish finalize approve
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