[Phrasal Verb] PUT THROUGH - Learn How to Overcome Challenges with English Verbs!

To make someone endure something.

Put through" refers to the process of causing someone to endure a situation or to complete a difficult task. Imagine your friend got a new job and had a tough first week. If you say, “She was really put through the wringer at work,” it means she experienced a lot of challenging situations.

Example Sentences

1. They put him through immense stress during the interrogation.

   They subjected him to severe stress during the interrogation.

2. You can't imagine what they've put her through.

   You can't fathom what difficulties they made her endure.

3. The call center operator put me through to a manager.

   The call center operator connected me to a manager.