English · Common Verbs
get through
/ɡɛt θruː/
[/ɡɛt θruː/]
finish; succeed; reach by phone
Intermediateverb
Definition
To finish a task, to survive a difficult time, or to succeed in contacting someone.
Example
I couldn't get through to her on the phone.
I couldn't get through to her on the phone.
Etymology
From 'get' plus 'through', the idea of passing all the way across or beyond something.
How & Where It’s Used
Common for completing tasks, coping, or phoning.