by way of
US /baɪ weɪ əv/
UK /baɪ weɪ əv/
1.
via; by means of
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We went to the party by way of the back entrance.
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He sent the message by way of his assistant.
2.
as a form of; as a kind of
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He offered some advice by way of a warning.
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She made a comment by way of explanation.