pass-through

Or pass·through

[pas-throo, pahs-]

noun

1. a windowlike opening, as one for passing food or dishes between a kitchen and a dining area.

2. a place through which one passes or is obliged to pass.

   Motorists used the park as a pass-through. The new gate will be a pass-through for security clearance.

3. passalong.

adjective

1. denoting a pass-through; passalong.

Word History and Origins

Origin of pass-through¹

1950–55, noun and adj. use of verb phrase pass through

Example Sentences

"Unfortunately, rising regulated pass-through market and network related costs which are beyond our control, have made a tariff adjustment unavoidable."

From BBC

"The resolution in space and time is still determined by the pass-through time of the spacecraft," Mann said.

From Salon

Like a sole prop, a partnership is considered a pass-through entity for tax purposes.

From Salon

Combining markets would stabilize the cost of greenhouse gas allowances paid by major polluters, in turn lowering pass-through costs for gasoline, Inslee and others have repeatedly said.

From Seattle Times

After qualifying second on Saturday, Joey Logano had to start at the back of the field and serve a pass-through penalty for a safety violation with his gloves.

From Seattle Times

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