through

/θɹuː//θɹu/

noun

1
A large slab of stone laid in a dry-stone wall from one side to the other; a perpend.

1
Passing from one side of something to the other.
“Interstate highways form a nationwide system of through roads.”
2
Finished; complete.
“They were through with laying the subroof by noon.”
3
Without a future; done for.
“After being implicated in the scandal, he was through as an executive in financial services.”
4
No longer interested; wearied or turned off by experience.
“She was through with him.”
5
Proceeding from origin to destination without delay due to change of equipment.
“The through flight through Memphis was the fastest.”
6
In possession of the ball beyond the last line of defence but not necessarily the goalkeeper; through on goal.

1
From one side to the other by way of the interior.
“The arrow went straight through.”
2
From one end to the other.
“Others slept; he worked straight through.”
3
To the end.
“He said he would see it through.”
4
Completely.
“Leave the yarn in the dye overnight so the color soaks through.”
5
Out into the open.
“The American army broke through at St. Lo.”

1
From one side of an opening to the other.
“I went through the window.”
2
Entering, then later leaving.
“I drove through the town at top speed without looking left or right.”
3
Surrounded by (while moving).
“We slogged through the mud for hours before turning back and giving up.”
4
By means of.
“This team believes in winning through intimidation.”
5
In consequence of; as a result of.
6
To (or up to) and including, with all intermediate values.
“from 1945 through 1991; the numbers 1 through 9; your membership is active through March 15, 2013”

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