durch|ziehen
Translation
to carry out, to go through with, to pull through, to pass through
Examples
Wir ziehen den Plan bis zum Ende durch.
We will carry the plan through to the end.
Ein kalter Wind zieht durch das Zimmer.
A cold wind is passing through the room.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) durchziehen to carry (sth.) out We are carrying the plan out.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to carry out, to complete; Antonyms: to give up
Etymology
From 'durch' (through) and 'ziehen' (to pull). Literally 'to pull through'.
Memory Tips
Imagine pulling a project 'through' all its stages to completion.