go through

verb

went through; gone through; going through; goes through

intransitive verb

1

: to continue firmly or obstinately to the end

I was going through with it if it killed me

—A. W. Long

2

a

: to receive approval or sanction : pass

b

: to come to a desired or satisfactory conclusion

Examples of go through in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Yankees went through a full infield workout before the series opener against the Texas Rangers. —Dhani Joseph, New York Times, 5 Aug. 2025

Voting goes through Sunday, Aug. 10, after which a Star journalist will go check out the winner for themself and report back. —Chandler Boese, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2025

At least one heist required going through a wall to access a bank’s cash room, authorities allege. —Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2025

Many business leaders will have gone through similar challenges to you and will be able to offer insight and solutions to help you. —Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 4 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1513, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for go through

• accrue
• ado
• ainu
• aircrew
• airscrew
• anew
• askew
• baboo
• babu
• bamboo
• beaucoup
• bijou