puts, put, putting
to put through
phrasal verb
Ensure a plan or proposal is accepted or completed
- 1The committee put through the new policy last week.
- 2They managed to put the project through despite the challenges.
Make sure an idea or plan is agreed by everyone and finished. For example, if you have a new rule for your class, you talk to others and help them accept it, so the rule can start. It means helping something happen from beginning to end.
People often use "put through" when talking about getting new laws or company policies accepted by a group or committee.
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at a financial institution
Finalizing the Loan Application
Deborah
I finally managed to get all the documents ready for the loan application.
Kimberly
That's great! Now we just need to put through the final approval.
Deborah
I hope it goes smoothly; we've been working on this for weeks.
Kimberly
Don't worry, I'll make sure everything is in order for the review.
at the animal park
Securing the New Exhibit
Barbara
Kenneth, I heard the board approved the new exhibit.
Kenneth
Yes, I managed to put through the proposal after several meetings.
Barbara
That's great news! The visitors will love it.
Kenneth
Absolutely, it will be a fantastic addition.
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Similar to "to put through":
- 1implement
- 2execute
