What does the phrasal verb “put across” mean?

What are the definitions of “put across”?

Learn how to use these expressions through these examples

• 1. Communicate, convey a message.

  He found it difficult to PUT ACROSS what he wanted to say at the meeting.

What’s the most common meaning of the phrasal verb “put across”?

The most common meaning of the phrasal verb put across is to communicate or convey a message effectively. It is often used when someone wants to express their thoughts or ideas clearly to others.

What are the different verb forms of “put across”?

Root Verb	put across
Third Person Singular Present	puts across
Present Participle	putting across
Simple Past	put across
Past Participle	put across

Example

She always knows how to put across her ideas in a simple way.

Example

He puts across his thoughts clearly during the presentation.

Example

She is putting across her point of view in the discussion.

Example

Yesterday, he put across his concerns to the team.

Example

The message has been put across effectively to the audience.

What kind of phrasal verb is “put across”?

📝

Notes from a Native English Speaker

What is a transitive and intransitive verb?
- A transitive verb always has an object after it. (Example: Sam bought a car.)
- An intransitive verb never has an object.(Example: She laughed loudly.)

Transitive verb

“put across” is a transitive phrasal verb because it requires a direct object to complete its meaning. The direct object specifies what is being removed, obtained, or eliminated.

Example

She put across her ideas effectively.

Example

He put his point across during the meeting.

📝

Notes from a Native English Speaker

What is a separable and inseparable phrasal verb?
- A “separable phrasal verb” can be separated with an object between the verb and particle.
- An “inseparable phrasal verb” cannot be separated by an object.

Inseparable

“put across” is an inseparable phrasal verb. This means that you can’t place an object between the verb and the particle, otherwise, it changes the meaning of the phrasal verb.

Example

She put across her ideas effectively.

Example

He put his point across during the meeting.

What are common phrases and expressions that include the phrasal verb “put across”?

Put across a message

To communicate a specific message or information to others.

Example

The speaker put across a powerful message about climate change.

Put across an idea

To explain or present an idea in a way that others can understand.

Example

She put across her idea for the new project during the meeting.

Put across a point

To make a point or argument clear and understandable to others.

Example

He put across his point about the budget during the discussion.

Good things to know

Does “put across” have an informal or formal tone?

Put across is a neutral phrasal verb that can be used in both informal and formal settings. It is commonly used in everyday conversations, as well as in more formal contexts such as presentations, meetings, and discussions.

What are synonyms of antonyms to the phrasal verb “put across”?

Synonyms

• communicate
• convey
• explain
• present
• clarify
• articulate
• express
• get across

Antonyms

• miscommunicate
• obscure
• confuse
• mislead
• misrepresent
• muddle
• distort