Get across
/ɡet əˈkrɒs/B1
PreIntermediate
1. To successfully communicate or explain an idea, message, or information to someone so they understand it.
- The teacher was able to get the concept across to the students with a simple analogy.
- She tried to get her feelings across through her writing.
- The manager held a meeting to ensure that the new procedures were clearly gotten across.
- I finally got the point across after explaining it multiple times.
- He struggled to get his vision across during the meeting.
2. To move from one side to the other, or to make something clear by traversing an obstacle or barrier.
- We need to get across the river to reach the other side.
- He got across the main idea despite the language barrier.
- The raft got across the lake without any trouble.
- She managed to get the message across even with the bad connection.
- The dog managed to get across despite the fence blocking its way.
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