Definition of "put past" in Englisch

Verb

1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see put,‎ past.

   • He put the ball past the goalkeeper.

2. To consider (something) to be not possible for (someone) (to do); (see also put it past).

   • Would he go so far as to call the police? I wouldn't put it past him.
   • I wouldn't put even that past him. In fact, I'd put nothing past him.

3. To conceal or disguise (something) so that it is undetected by (someone) (see also put one past).

   • You'll never put that wheeze past our eagle-eyed boss.