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put through

1 of 1verb
/pʊt θru/
Forms:puts through,putting through,put through,put through
1

to cause someone to endure or undergo a challenging situation or experience

  • She was put through a lot during the recovery process.
  • I can't believe what he put her through during those years.
  • They put their employees through rigorous safety drills to ensure preparedness.
  • After the accident, his family was put through immense emotional strain.
  • I don't want to put you through any more trouble, so I'll handle it myself.
2

to connect a caller to the person to whom they want to speak

B2
  • Please hold while I put you through to the manager.
  • I called the main office, and they put me through to the HR department.
  • If you have billing questions, I can put you through to our accounts team.
  • She called the hotline, and they immediately put her through to a specialist.
  • I tried to reach the director, but they couldn't put me through.
3

to endure a demanding procedure, experience, or series of actions, often with effort or determination

transitive
  • She put through a rigorous training program to enhance her skills.
  • He put through the final stages of the certification exam.
  • The team put through months of testing before launching the product.
  • They put through the application process despite multiple setbacks.
  • She was put through an intense interview schedule.
4

to financially support someone's education, especially at a college or university

  • Her parents put her through law school.
  • He worked two jobs to put his younger brother through college.
  • I'm grateful that my company is putting me through an advanced course.
  • Many athletes hope for scholarships to be put through university.
  • It's not easy, but she's determined to put all three of her children through college.