(of an action or remark) To happen
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To move across or through a given point
“The larger boats are unable to pass under the low bridges.”
To get ahead of
“I would deliberately slow down to allow the impatient driver behind me to pass.”
To go beyond the limits of
“As you too pass the threshold of fifty, you may discover that it is a moment in your life to celebrate a new beginning.”
(of a candidate) To be successful in (an examination, test, or course)
“I have to study hard to make sure that I pass this exam.”
To give or hand over
“Please pass this information on to anyone you know who may be interested.”
To distribute among a group
“He tried to pass candy out to his students in a class, but they became disruptive and rushed toward him.”
To be transferred from one person or place to another, especially by inheritance
“His mother's estate would pass to him following her death.”
To draw to a close
“Many of these conditions are mild and will pass quickly without treatment.”
To come to the end of one's life
“My grandfather would sadly pass after a long struggle with illness.”
To enact or establish legally or legislatively
“Both the House and the Senate would pass the proposals.”
To pronounce (a judgement or judicial sentence)
“On that day, the Crown invited the court to proceed to pass sentence on both defendants.”
To decide not to do something
“I'm afraid we'll have to pass on your invitation due to our other commitments.”
(of an action or remark) To happen
“At some stage, something would pass between them, making them increasingly wary of each other.”
(of an action or remark) To be accepted without scrutiny
“She was never going to let that ridiculous comment pass without a rebuttal.”
(of time) To elapse
“Time seems to pass so fast when you're having fun. And now it's just another manic Monday.”
To spend or use up (a period of time)
“The villagers pass the long winter nights by listening to stories.”
(sport) To kick, hit, or throw (the ball) to another player
“The coach would pair off players and have them pass the ball back and forth.”
To live through an experience
“Fresh out of college, he is yet to pass the trials and turmoils of jobseeking.”
To express in words to someone
“I have a message to pass to you. The German says to wait here.”
To secrete or exude through a (small) opening
“It also removes ultra filter particles such as micro organisms that are too large to pass from the pores of the membrane.”
To rid oneself of bodily waste
“Let me know if you experience any pain when you pass stool.”
To approve of something, or to allow something to happen
To move or proceed further along a path or course
To refuse, or to vote against
To move or proceed upon some course or way
To go on a voyage or journey
To declare loudly, openly or publicly
To pass a length of something through an opening
To meet or exceed a particular standard
To surpass something that is in the way
To segue or transition (seamlessly) into another topic or event
To move somewhere in a slow and steady way
To ignore or disregard (something)
To transfer data to a computer or device
To spread or permeate through an area or space
To cross or break through a barrier, especially by force
To turn, move or face in another direction
To pass or change (gradually) from one level into another
To move or traverse across
To be liberated or freed from (something)
To move about or around quickly and randomly
To clear or disappear (gradually), especially of something undesirable
To meet given criteria or requirements
To carry out a role or penalty
To have completed a course studied at an educational institution
To be able to stand up to scrutiny
(distance oneself from) To get a sizable lead in a contest
To transfer oneself to another place, especially in the company of others
To pass the age or time of
To transport or bring someone or something with you
To move continuously or freely through a space, area or population
To move somewhere quietly or surreptitiously
To range or occur within a continuous spectrum
To direct or guide along or through a pathway or opening
To remain in existence, or in the same state, indefinitely or for an extended period
To have land or property returned to a state or lord
To hand over something immediately or right away
To come safely through a precarious situation
To speak or write in reaction to a question, or to another reaction
To clear a check when due
An act of moving or going through a given point
“Our pass through immigration and customs was generally uncomplicated.”
A route over or through mountains
“She showed us some breathtaking pictures of the mountain pass.”
A path cleared for passage or travel
“Take the third pass on the left.”
A legal or official authorization for entry
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