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What does put through mean?

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Verb
  1. (idiomatic) To connect (a telephone caller with intended callee).
  2. (idiomatic) to cause to endure
  3. (transitive, soccer) To pass the ball to (someone) giving them a one-on-one scoring opportunity.
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My knees ache, my legs are in a tangle, and every inch of my untoned body feels as if it has been put through a vigorous exercise routine.
First, you are put through to the telephone operator, who asks you which of the emergency services you require.
He was put through a series of demanding fitness tests including press-ups, pull-ups and running.
She is being put through her paces by mate Lorraine and says she will feel a sense of achievement in completing the 5km race.
And last but not least, I was just put through a refresher training course and we had handbooks to follow along with.
The story is told from Lucia's viewpoint and she is put through the wringer by her mother.

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