| Phrasal verb | Main meaning |
|---|---|
pull through [pʊl θruː] | to recover from a serious illness or difficult situation |
Other meanings
- to help someone survive or succeed
- to overcome a dangerous or challenging period
Example Sentences Using the Phrasal Verb "pull through"
- After weeks in the hospital, she managed to pull through.
- The doctors worked hard to pull him through after the surgery.
- We were not sure if the company would pull through the crisis, but it did.
Features of Using "pull through"
Often used about survival from illness or life-threatening situations.
Can be used figuratively for organizations, teams, or situations.
With an object (transitive), it usually means “to help someone survive.”
Other phrasal verbs with the verb pull
pull apart
separate something into pieces by pulling