Senses
由 to let
to leave it to (someone); to let (someone do as they please); to be up to
由 [reason]
(bound form) cause; reason; source
由 by
Used to introduce the person or group responsible for an action, meaning "by" or "it is up to... to..."
由 due to
due to; because of; as a result of
由 from
from; starting at a place or time
由 via
via; through; by way of; to pass through
由 to obey
to follow; to obey; to adhere to
由 surname
a Chinese surname
由 means
(literary) means; opportunity; way (to do something)