Definition of "via" in English

noun

1. A main road or highway, especially in ancient Rome. (Mainly used in set phrases, below.)

2. (electronics) A small hole in a printed circuit board filled with metal which connects two or more layers.

3. (electronics) An electrical connection which connects two or more layers on a printed circuit board or an integrated circuit.

preposition

1. By way of; passing through.

   • They drove from New York to Los Angeles via Omaha.
   • You can enter the building via the western gate.

2. By (means of); using.

   • I'll send you the information via e-mail.

interjection

1. (obsolete) Away! Be off!