via
preposition OPAL W
/ˈvaɪə/, /ˈviːə/
/ˈvaɪə/, /ˈviːə/
- through a place
- We flew home via Dubai.
- by means of a particular person, system, etc.
- I heard about the sale via Jane.
- The news programme came to us via satellite.
Word Originlate 18th cent.: from Latin, ablative of via ‘way, road’.