circulate through
circulate through (something)
1. Of a liquid, to travel through a system or network of pipes. Water doesn't seem to be circulating through the pipes from this point on, so there must be a clog.
2. To move through or within a group of people or things. Here, take this tray of hors d'oeuvres and circulate through the guests in the living room. There's a rumor circulating through the press corps that the senator is going to resign.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
circulate something through something
to route something through something; to make something travel through something. Walter circulated the memo from the boss through the department. I would like for you to circulate this through the members of the club.
See also: circulate, through
circulate through something
1. Lit. [for a fluid in a closed system of pipes or tubes] to flow through the various pathways of pipes and tubes. Cold water circulates through the entire building and keeps it cool. Blood circulates through the veins and arteries, reaching all parts of the body.
2. Fig. to move through a group of people or an area, from person to person. Rumors circulated through the department about Tom's retirement. Please circulate through the room and hand out these papers to each person.
See also: circulate, through
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- circulate through (something)
- pipe (something) into (something or some place)
- pipe in
- pipe into some place
- channel (something) in(to) (something)
- channel in
- channeling
- seep through
- seep through (something)
- leak out