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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