English / phrasal verb
put across
MEANING IN ENGLISH
To communicate or explain ideas, rules, or opinions clearly and convincingly.
In context
01
The receptionist effectively put across the resort's pool safety guidelines to the international tourists.
02
She struggled to put across her complaint about the air conditioning because of the language barrier.
Synonyms
communicate,convey,articulate
Antonyms
obscure,confuse,miscommunicate
Collocations
put across an idea,put across a message,put across policies clearly