pass through
Third Person
passes through
Present Participle
passing through
Past Tense
passed through
Past Participle
passed through
1
to experience a particular state or phase
- He's passing through a tough time since the loss of his job.
- The country passed through a revolution that changed its political landscape.
- She passed through a series of challenging tests to earn her certification.
- Many teenagers pass through a rebellious phase.
- The company is passing through a period of rapid growth.
2
to go or move from one place to another, often without stopping or staying for long
- On our road trip, we passed through several small towns.
- The river passes through the heart of the city.
- We passed through a tunnel on our way to the coast.
- Migratory birds pass through this region every spring.
- The parade will pass through the main street at noon.
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3
to successfully move beyond an enemy's defensive line or barrier
- Despite heavy resistance, the troops managed to pass through the fortified defenses.
- They tried to pass through the minefield using a safe route provided by the scouts.
- The commandos passed through multiple checkpoints before reaching their target.
- It was a daring operation to pass through enemy lines and gather intelligence.
- The battalion was ordered to pass through the enemy's frontline at dawn.
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