单词 | to go through channels |
释义 | > as lemmasto go through channels b. through channels: (originally U.S. Military) in accordance with official or established procedures, esp. that of a bureaucracy or chain of command. Esp. in to go through channels: (of a person) to follow such procedures, typically in contrast to more direct (informal or unauthorized) means of action or communication (cf. back channel n. 2). ΚΠ 1935 Boston Daily Globe 19 Apr. 17/4 The ruling of the department which compels officers to go through channels and obtain permission from their superior in order to take any matter to the commissioner. 1972 Atlanta Constit. 29 Dec. 1 b/1 He was ordered to ‘go through channels’ and lodge any protest with the admiral who ordered his demotion. 1984 Guardian (Nexis) 19 July The staff of the Assessment Office will begin what is described as a ‘process of consultations through channels..to establish the range and quality of opinions.’ 1994 S. K. Sarker Rise & Fall of Communism 147 Strong tried to plead not guilty for Stalin..she said, Stalin acted ‘through channels’ (through the Central Committee of the Party). 2010 L. L. Adams Spectacular State iv. 157 We couldn't get a hall for the concert because we didn't ‘go through channels’, so the director of the hall..refused. < as lemmas |
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