Etymology 1

From , of uncertain origin, plausibly cognate with vehere 'to conduct'.

Noun

1. A main road or highway, especially in ancient Rome. (Mainly used in set phrases, below.)
2. A small hole in a printed-circuit board filled with metal which connects two or more layers.

Etymology 2

From , ablative singular of .

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 (a medium).

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

Etymology

From , the ablative of , of uncertain origin, plausibly cognate with vehere 'to conduct'. Entered Dutch in the Latin phrase 'per via de' (by way of), after the Portuguese por via de

Preposition

1. Via, through, by way of
2. by (means of); using (a medium).