Definition & Meaning of "get across"in English

to get across

[phrase form: get]

to be clearly understood or communicated

Intransitive

Examples

The comedian 's humor does n't always get across to everyone in the audience.

to clearly communicate an idea, plan, etc.

Transitive: to get across an idea

Examples

Sarah struggled to get her point across during the heated debate.

to successfully move from one side of an obstacle or barrier to the other

come

cover

cross

pass

traverse

Transitive: to get across an obstacle or barrier

Intransitive

Examples

The bridge was damaged, but we managed to get across safely.

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