Read through
phrasal verb
To read something from start to finish.
I always read through the contract before signing it.
Often appears as...
- read through the document
- read through the agreement
phrasal verb
To practice or rehearse a play or script by reading it.
The actors will read through the script before the first rehearsal.
Often appears as...
- read through the script
- read through the lines
Usage tips
Artistic
phrasal verb
To approve or check something by reading.
If you could read through this report and give me your feedback, that would be great.
Often appears as...
- read through the report
- read through the essay
phrasal verb
To read something from start to finish.
I always read through the contract before signing it.
Often appears as...
- read through the document
- read through the agreement
phrasal verb
To practice or rehearse a play or script by reading it.
The actors will read through the script before the first rehearsal.
Often appears as...
- read through the script
- read through the lines
Usage tips
Artistic
phrasal verb
To approve or check something by reading.
If you could read through this report and give me your feedback, that would be great.
Often appears as...
- read through the report
- read through the essay
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Attention to Detail
Use 'read through' to emphasize your careful and complete reading of something.
She read through the instructions to ensure no step was missed.
Pro Tip 2/3Thorough Preparation
Indicates reading something thoroughly in preparation for action or use.
The technician read through the manual before servicing the machine.
Pro Tip 3/3Time Commitment
Implies investing time to understand content fully, not just skimming.
He read through the entire novel in one evening.
Pro Tip 1/3Attention to Detail
Use 'read through' to emphasize your careful and complete reading of something.
She read through the instructions to ensure no step was missed.
Pro Tip 2/3Thorough Preparation
Indicates reading something thoroughly in preparation for action or use.
The technician read through the manual before servicing the machine.
Pro Tip 3/3Time Commitment
Implies investing time to understand content fully, not just skimming.
He read through the entire novel in one evening.
Pro Tip 1/3Attention to Detail
Use 'read through' to emphasize your careful and complete reading of something.
She read through the instructions to ensure no step was missed.
Pro Tip 2/3Thorough Preparation
Indicates reading something thoroughly in preparation for action or use.
The technician read through the manual before servicing the machine.
Pro Tip 3/3Time Commitment
Implies investing time to understand content fully, not just skimming.
He read through the entire novel in one evening.
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