put across
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
to explain or state something clearly and understandably.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
All good communicators try to use popular, well-understood examples to put across complex ideas.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
to convey or communicate.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
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Common questions
What does “put across” mean?
to explain or state something clearly and understandably.
Is “put across” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
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