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get through

get through


verb 
Definition:
 
1. transitive verb survive difficult time: to endure to the end of a difficult time or situation
How I got through those weeks I just don't know.

2. transitive verb finish: to finish something
Did you ever get through that novel?

3. transitive verb use or spend something: to use, eat, or spend something, especially a large amount in a short time
We seem to be getting through the copier paper at an alarming rate.

4. transitive and intransitive verb make somebody understand: to make somebody understand something that is being communicated
How can I get it through to you that this is our only hope?

5. intransitive verb succeed in contacting somebody: to contact somebody, especially by telephone
I finally got through to her.

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