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Definition get through to in American English

get through to phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to make someone understand what you are trying to say

Example

I feel I'm not getting through to some of the kids in my class.

Synonyms and related words
explain define put across
2

to go forward to the next stage of a process, for example a competition, because you have succeeded in the previous stage

Example

She got through to the final round of interviews.

Synonyms and related words
compete vie contend
Definition get through to in American English