to pass through; process
Meanings
2 senses · 9 examplesverb
to pass through; to go through; to undergo
Can refer to physical passage, the passage of time, or undergoing a process or action. Often followed by a noun phrase indicating the location, time, or event.
Taking the train from Beijing to Guangzhou requires passing through Wuhan.
The room is much cleaner after being cleaned (after undergoing cleaning).
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This matter has been carefully considered by the leadership (it has undergone their consideration).
Ten years have passed by without us noticing.
Medications must undergo rigorous testing before they can go to market.
noun
process; course; experience
Often follows a possessive or descriptive word to refer to the details or events of a past situation.
The factory director reported to the guests on the process of building the factory.
Tell me about your adventure (the course of events).
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The proceedings of the meeting have been compiled into a document.
He has a very thorough understanding of the course of events.