To go through
Example: He goes through the report carefully before submission
Definition
"To go through" means to carefully examine or review something in detail, often to ensure accuracy or completeness. For example, when someone goes through a report, they look at all parts thoroughly to understand or verify the content.
Etymology
The phrase "to go through" originates from the combination of "go," meaning to move or proceed, and "through," indicating movement from one side to the other or completion. It evolved in English to express the idea of passing entirely across or examining something thoroughly. Did you know? "To go through" is often used metaphorically to describe careful scrutiny, not just physical movement.
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"To go through" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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