pass through; approve; via
Meanings
4 senses · 18 examplesverb
to pass through; to go through; to cross
Refers to physical movement through a space or medium.
Electric current passes through a wire.
The expedition team successfully crossed the desert.
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This road is too narrow for the truck to pass through.
Sunlight shines into the room through the window.
The signal has difficulty passing through the thick walls.
verb
to pass; to be approved; to be adopted
formalUsed for laws, proposals, exams, or resolutions being formally accepted.
The assembly passed this resolution.
The proposal was passed with a three-quarters majority vote.
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He studied hard and finally passed the exam.
The new bill has been passed in Congress.
preposition
via; by means of; through
Indicates the means, channel, or intermediary used to achieve something.
He collected many folk tales through an old artist.
We solicited everyone's opinions through a symposium.
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Information spreads quickly via the internet.
She achieved success through hard work.
You can order food through this application.
verb
to seek approval from; to get consent from
Often used in organizational or bureaucratic contexts.
This matter must be approved by the organization.
Important decisions need to be approved by the leadership first.
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This plan must be approved by the masses before a decision can be made.
Studying abroad requires approval from the school.