work through channels

Fig. to try to get something done by going through the proper procedures and persons. You can't accomplish anything around here if you don't work through channels. I tried working through channels, but it takes too long. This is an emergency.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Remiel	-	Judeo-Christian Legend
Rolland	RO-lənd	English
Mahine	-	Persian
Jannine	jə-NEEN	English (Rare)
Rivqah	-	Biblical Hebrew
Sitara	-	Urdu