expression, godan verb (-su)
put on clothing; slip one's arms through the sleeves
A slightly literary or elegant expression for putting on a garment, focusing on the act of passing one's arms through the sleeves. Often used for trying on new clothes or wearing something for the first time.
新しいジャケットに袖を通すのが楽しみだ。
I'm looking forward to trying on the new jacket.
彼は礼服に袖を通し、
He put on his formal wear and headed to the ceremony venue.