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

Now that Gaetz has left Congress in anticipation of joining Trump's administration as the highest law enforcement officer in the country, the House GOP's thin majority will be short another seat, which will be filled via special election.

From Salon

When he appeared at the Old Bailey, in London, via video link, the former firearms officer entered a not guilty plea to all of the charges.

From BBC

Mr Carrick had previously appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court via video link, where he spoke only to confirm his name and age and no pleas were entered.

From BBC

You can receive Breaking News on a smartphone or tablet via the BBC News App.

From BBC

Now, she estimates that about half her clients are LGBTQ+, most of them finding her via online channels.

From Los Angeles Times