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to go through
[phrase form: go]
01
to experience or endure something, particularly a difficult or challenging situation
Examples
After losing his job, John had to go through a period of financial hardship.
It 's tough to see a loved one go through a serious illness.
02
to carefully look at or review something by going over it again
Examples
I like to go through my checklist before a trip to ensure I have n't forgotten anything.
She prefers to go through her notes before taking the exam.
03
to eat a meal or food with great appetite, consuming it entirely
Examples
After the hike, he went through the entire pizza by himself.
The kids love ice cream; they can go through a whole tub in no time.
04
to examine something in detail, often with the purpose of finding or identifying something specific
Examples
I need to go through these documents to find the contract's signature.
She went through the pile of clothes to locate her missing earrings.
05
(of a law, plan, or deal) to be officially accepted or approved, often after a process of negotiation or review
Examples
The new tax regulations will go through after the parliamentary vote.
The budget proposal needs to go through the committee for final approval.
06
to move from one side of something to its other side
Examples
In order to reach the destination, we have to go through a series of checkpoints.
The football player managed to go through the defense and score a goal.
07
to use or consume something until it is no longer functional or usable
Examples
She went through all the cookies before the party even started.
She went through all the snacks at the party in no time.
08
to complete a series of steps or actions that are necessary to achieve a specific goal or outcome
Examples
The company expects all employees to go through regular training and development.
In order to graduate, students must go through a series of exams and coursework.
