pass
1 of 2verb/pæs/
Forms:passes,passing,passed,passed
1
to approach a specific place, object, or person and move past them
- He gave me a smile as he passed.
- Nobody has passed this way for hours.
- On the way to the station she passed a cinema.
- Several people were passing but nobody offered to help.
- She passed me in the street without even saying hello.
2
to transfer the possession of something to someone else, particularly by putting it in their hands or somewhere reachable
- Can you pass me that bag by your feet?
- I passed the note back to her.
- Pass the salt, please.
- She passed a cup of tea to the headmaster.
4
(of words, looks, or messages) to be exchanged or transferred between people
- A glance of recognition passed between them.
- Glances passed between the two strangers.
- Friendly words passed across the table.
- Notes passed discreetly among students.
- Understanding passed between them without a word.
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6
to die
- He passed surrounded by family and friends.
- His grandfather passed peacefully in his sleep.
- Many soldiers passed during the harsh winter.
- The beloved actor passed last night at the hospital.
- She passed after a long battle with illness.
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7
to give the ball to a teammate by kicking, throwing, etc.
B1transitive- He passed the ball to Sterling.
- His intent was to pass the ball forward rather than knock it back.
- She quickly passed to her teammate before the defenders closed in.
- He passed the ball to the striker for an easy goal.
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to move in front of another vehicle that is going more slowly
transitive- She passes the truck on the highway every morning.
- He passed the slow car carefully last night.
- The bus is passing a bicycle right now.
- They will pass the tractor on the narrow road tomorrow.
- The driver had passed many vehicles before reaching the city.
9
to make or accept a law by voting or by decree
transitive- In 1996, Congress unanimously passed the Food Quality Protection Act.
- Plans to extend the hotel have now been passed.
- The first Transport Act was passed in 1907.
- The government has passed new legislation to protect consumers.
- The motion was passed by 16 votes to 11.
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10
to give information, an item, or responsibility to someone else for handling
- I'll pass the information on to our sales department.
- They've passed the enquiry over to the police.
- She passed the report to her manager for review.
- The teacher passed the message to the next class.
- They passed the instructions to the team leader.
11
to occur or be spoken in the course of events
- They'll never be friends again after all that has passed between them.
- Many apologies passed during the heated discussion.
- Words of encouragement passed among the volunteers.
- Rumors passed from one student to another.
- After all that has passed between them, they decided to reconcile.
12
to be allowed or go without objection
- Her remarks passed without comment.
- I don't like it, but I'll let it pass.
- Certain minor infractions are allowed to pass.
- The decision passed quietly at the meeting.
- I don't agree with it, but I'll let it pass this time.
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to change from one state, condition, or phase to another
- She passed from childhood into early adulthood gracefully.
- The milk passes from liquid to solid when heated and cooled.
- The weather passed from sunny to stormy within hours.
- He passed from sadness to hope after hearing the news.
- The patient passed from unconsciousness to full alertness.
14
to go over a particular sum or amount
transitive- The number of unemployed has passed the two million mark for the first time.
- Unemployment has now passed the three million mark.
- His savings finally passed the $10,000 mark last year.
- The population of the city will soon pass five million residents.
- Their fundraising campaign managed to pass its original goal by a significant margin.
17
to decline an offer, invitation, or opportunity
- I'll have to pass on that cup of coffee, thanks.
- I'm going to pass on dessert, if you don't mind.
- She passed on attending the gala this year.
- He passed the chance to invest in the project.
- They passed the offer for free tickets politely.
18
to state something, particularly officially and in the presence of others
transitive- It's not for me to pass judgement on your behaviour.
- The court waited in silence for the judge to pass sentence.
- Parliament passed a judgment on the constitutional issue.
- The committee passed a formal decision regarding funding.
- The teacher passed judgment on the student's project.
19
(in card games) to give up one's turn or choose not to play a card
- I decided to pass and save my high card for later.
- Everyone passed until someone could win the trick.
- She passed because she had no playable cards.
- Players must pass if they cannot follow suit.
- He passed on the trick, letting his partner play.
20
to be perceived as the gender one identifies with or is presenting as
- I pass well when I dress confidently.
- He passed perfectly at the party last night.
- She will pass easily once she adjusts her outfit.
- They are passing as male in the new workplace.
- I have passed as my true gender many times in public.