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pass through

1 of 1verb
/pæs θru:/
Forms:passes through,passing through,passed through,passed through
1

to experience a particular state or phase

  • He's passing through a tough time since the loss of his job.
  • The country passed through a revolution that changed its political landscape.
  • She passed through a series of challenging tests to earn her certification.
  • Many teenagers pass through a rebellious phase.
  • The company is passing through a period of rapid growth.
2

to go or move from one place to another, often without stopping or staying for long

  • On our road trip, we passed through several small towns.
  • The river passes through the heart of the city.
  • We passed through a tunnel on our way to the coast.
  • Migratory birds pass through this region every spring.
  • The parade will pass through the main street at noon.
3

to successfully move beyond an enemy's defensive line or barrier

  • Despite heavy resistance, the troops managed to pass through the fortified defenses.
  • They tried to pass through the minefield using a safe route provided by the scouts.
  • The commandos passed through multiple checkpoints before reaching their target.
  • It was a daring operation to pass through enemy lines and gather intelligence.
  • The battalion was ordered to pass through the enemy's frontline at dawn.
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