ˈkɑntækt ˈkɒntækt dɔːn dɔn doːn ˈpɛnɪtɹeɪt ɹiːt͡ʃ finish a task completely I finally got through this homework assignment become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions It dawned on him that she had betrayed him she was penetrated with sorrow be in or establish communication with Our advertisements reach millions He never contacted his children after he emigrated to Australia succeed in reaching a real or abstract destination after overcoming problems We finally got through the bureaucracy and could talk to the Minister spend or pass, as with boredom or in a pleasant manner; of time