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

The amendment failed to go through.

b

: to come to a desired or satisfactory conclusion

The sale of the house went through.

transitive verb

1

: to subject to thorough examination, consideration, or study

went through the list of items one by one

2

: experience, undergo

had to go through quite an ordeal

3

: carry out, perform

went through his work in a daze

4

: search

caught him going through my desk

5

: to spend or use all of

already went through our savings

6

: to affect as a thought or memory

The words kept going through his mind.

Examples of go through in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In order to arrive at our eyes (or instruments), a signal has to go through a wide variety of environments. —Big Think, 6 Mar. 2026

Several people who spoke to CNN expressed concern they may be forced to disclose their identity when performing essential tasks, like going through airport security or applying for jobs, apartments or bank loans. —David Williams, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026

But Tatum went through a full workout in front of reporters in January, then practiced with the Celtics’ G League affiliate last month — indications his return was growing nearer. —Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 5 Mar. 2026

Visitors can enter through Gate 4, and will have to go through security screenings and metal detectors. —Noel Brennan, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1548, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1

Rhymes for go through

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