through

Definitions

1. preposition

   In one side and out the other side of something.

   Examples

   • I drove through the town on my way to Zurich.
   • The ball went right through the window.
2. preposition

   From the start to the end of something, or across an area.

   Examples

   • The virus is spreading quickly through the country.
   • I am working through this box of old movies.
3. preposition

   From one side of an opening to the other.

   Examples

   • Go straight ahead and through that door.
   • Look through the window.
4. preposition

   Past a hard point or obstacle.

   Examples

   • I hope to get through the interview.
   • The new law did not get through Congress.
5. preposition

   Used to say something was all used up.

   Examples

   • Have you got through all those chocolates already?
   • The company went through its money in six months.
6. preposition

   During the course of a period, up to a point.

   Examples

   • We are halfway through the year.
   • She is a third of the way through the book.
7. preposition

   For the whole time of something.

   Examples

   • He worked through the night.
   • I never want to sit through a meeting like that again.
8. preposition

   By using a path or opening.

   Examples

   • Hot water enters through this pipe.
   • Air flows through the vent into the room.
9. preposition

   By using a person, group or system.

   Examples

   • I met her through a friend.
   • This was dealt with through our London office.
10. preposition

    All over or in every part of something.

    Examples

    • There are mistakes all through this report.
    • Mix the eggs and sugar through the flour.