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go through

verb

Meaning

  • To travel from one end of something to the other.

    "The train went through the tunnel."

  • To execute or carry out.

  • To examine or scrutinize (a number or series of things).

    "Every morning, she went through her mail over a cup of coffee."

  • To enact or recite the entire length of (something).

  • To undergo, suffer, experience.

    "I went through a lengthy immigration process before I was allowed across the border."

  • To use up or wear out (clothing etc.).

    "Her family drinks so much milk that they go through two gallons a week."

  • To progress to the next stage of something.

    "If United don't lose by more than 2 goals, they should go through to the next round."

  • To reach an intended destination after passing through some process.

    "I don't think my instant messages are going through."