via

[vahy-uh, vee-uh]

preposition

1. by a route that touches or passes through; by way of.

   From here, you would fly to Japan via the North Pole.

2. by the agency or means of.

   The task of identifying maps was entirely done by volunteers who were selected via an online campaign.

noun

1. Architecture.,  a space between two mutules.

2. Electronics.,  an electrical connection between layers of a circuit board, usually made by placing conductive metal pads on each layer and drilling a hole through them, then adding more conductive metal to the inside of the hole.

via

/ ˈvaɪə /

preposition

1. by way of; by means of; through

   to London via Paris

Word History and Origins

Origin of via¹

First recorded in 1770–80; from Latin viā, ablative of via “way”; way ¹ ( def. )

Word History and Origins

Origin of via¹

C18: from Latin viā, from via way

Example Sentences

Once the bill passed in the lower chamber of Congress, it swiftly moved to the Senate where it passed via unanimous consent - a procedure that speeds up the legislative process if there is no objection.

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The government first accused Marouf of overstaying his visa, the allegation coming via the notice to appear in immigration court that he received during his arrest.

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A petition demanding Marouf be freed from ICE detention has garnered more than 17,000 signatures, while supporters have sent more than 60,000 letters via the Action Network to their Congresspeople pressing them to call for his release.

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Services via Glasgow Central low-level are not affected.

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He said anyone delayed by 30 minutes or more could claim compensation through the Delay Repay Guarantee via the ScotRail website or app.

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