Pass-through

Pronunciation: /ˈpæs- ˈθɹu/

Pass-through (noun)

  1. A system or route that lets something move from one place to another with little change.
  2. A charge added to a bill and then sent to someone else, without extra profit.

Examples

  • The pass-through sends the message directly to the next system.
  • A pass-through allows a file to move without extra steps.

Pass-through (adjective)

  1. Used for a route or process that carries something through without stopping or changing it.

Examples

  • The pass-through route keeps the same connection throughout.
  • We used a pass-through route to avoid switching lines.