adverb
thereby
thair-BYE/ˌðerˈbaɪ/
By that means or as a result of that.
The person opens the valve, thereby filling the nearby bucket.
Etymology
There and by can express 'by that means,' with there pointing back to an action or situation. The Old English compound already meant 'by means of or because of that,' directly connecting it to a resulting outcome.
In context
By opting to work less, countries are choosing not to expand production to its max, thereby avoiding additional emissions.
into all fields of study, thereby becoming a connective tissue across the University.
More examples
- She signs the form, thereby giving permission for the procedure.
- Insulating the attic keeps heat inside, thereby lowering heating costs.
- He apologized but did not thereby regain her trust.