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British pronunciation/pˈɑːs/
American pronunciation/ˈpæs/

Definition & Meaning of "pass"

to pass
01

to approach a specific place, object, or person and move past them

Intransitive
Transitive: to pass sb/sth
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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.
1.1

to go to a place or to travel through it

Intransitive: to pass somewhere
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He passed along the corridor to a small room at the back of the building.
We passed through the gates into a courtyard behind.
We were just passing through and thought we ’d drop in to see you.
02

to transfer the possession of something to someone else, particularly by putting it in their hands or somewhere reachable

Ditransitive: to pass sb sth | to pass sth to sb
Transitive: to pass sth
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Can you pass me that bag by your feet?
I passed the note back to her.
Pass the salt, please.
2.1

(of an illness) to be transmitted to someone else

Ditransitive: to pass a disease to sb
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Someone who is pregnant can pass a disease to their child.
2.2

to transfer rights, ownership, or properties to someone else, typically through a legal or formal process

Ditransitive: to pass rights, ownership or properties to sb
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These powers were eventually passed to municipalities.
The business owner decided to pass the company to her daughter upon her retirement.
The landlord decided to pass the ownership of the building to a new investor.
2.3

(of wealth or ownership rights) to be given to another person after the owner's demise

Transitive: to pass to sb
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On his death, the title passed to his eldest son.
After her grandmother 's passing, the family home passed to her as the sole heir.
The family business passed to the next generation when the founder passed away.
03

(of time) to go by

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Minutes passed slowly during the boring lecture.
Hours passed as they enjoyed their time at the park.
Days passed without any news from the job interview.
3.1

to occupy one's time, particularly if one is bored or is waiting for something to happen

Transitive: to pass time
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How do you pass the long winter nights?
We sang songs to pass the time.
3.2

to be stopped or come to an end

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After a couple of hours the storm passed.
It 's just a phase which will eventually pass.
The feeling of sickness soon passed.
04

(of words, looks, etc.) to be transferred from one person to another; to happen between two people

Intransitive
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A glance of recognition passed between them.
05

to get the necessary grades in an exam, test, course, etc.

Transitive: to pass a test
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Did you pass all your exams?
He has n’t passed his driving test yet.
I 'm not really expecting to pass first time.
06

to die (often used with on)

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His father had passed to the afterlife.
07

to give the ball to a teammate by kicking, throwing, etc.

Transitive: to pass the ball
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He passed the ball to Sterling.
His intent was to pass the ball forward rather than knock it back.
08

to make or accept a law by voting or by decree

Transitive: to pass a law
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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.
09

to give a piece of information or a task to someone else, so they can handle it

Ditransitive: to pass information or a task to sb
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I ’ll pass the information on to our sales department.
They ’ve passed the enquiry over to the police.
10

to take place or be said

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They 'll never be friends again after all that has passed between them.
11

to be allowed without objection

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Her remarks passed without comment.
I do n't like it, but I 'll let it pass.
12

to switch from one condition or state into another

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She had passed from childhood to early womanhood.
The chemical passes from a liquid to a solid state during the cooling process.
13

to go over a particular sum or amount

Transitive: to pass a sum or amount
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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.
13.1

to move beyond what one can comprehend, believe, etc.

Transitive: to pass belief or understanding
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It passes belief that she could do such a thing.
14

to send waste substances out from the bladder or bowels

Transitive: to pass body waste
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He was having difficulty passing water.
If you 're passing blood you ought to see a doctor.
See your doctor immediately if you pass any blood.
15

to be granted authorization

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The Bill passed by 164 votes to 107.
The bill passed despite fierce opposition.
16

to reject an invitation or offer

Intransitive: to pass on an invitation or offer
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I ’m afraid I ’ll have to pass on that offer of coffee.
16.1

to give no answer to the question one is asked due to not knowing the answer or being unwilling to share the answer

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What's the capital of Peru? ’
Who won the World Cup in 1998? ’
17

to state something, particularly officially and in the presence of others

Transitive: to pass a judgement
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It 's not for me to pass judgement on your behaviour.
The court waited in silence for the judge to pass sentence.
18

(in card games) to give up one's turn and refuse to play

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I 'll pass
19

to move in front of another vehicle that is going more slowly

Transitive: to pass a vehicle
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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.
Pass
01

a document or permit that grants authorization, often for entry or passage

pass definition and meaning

What is a "pass"?

A pass is a document or permit that gives someone permission to enter a restricted area or to travel through certain spaces. It is often required for access to places like buildings, events, or secure locations. Passes may be temporary or permanent and are typically issued by authorities or organizations to control entry. The purpose of a pass is to ensure that only authorized individuals can enter specific places or use certain services, providing security and organization.

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He showed his annual pass to enter the national park.
She presented her employee pass to access the restricted area.
The mountain pass required a special permit for hiking.
02

(sports) the act of transferring the ball to a teammate, typically by throwing, kicking, or otherwise moving the ball to maintain possession or advance play

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He made a quick pass to his teammate in front of the goal.
The quarterback threw a perfect pass to the wide receiver.
She executed a precise pass to set up the winning goal.
03

(baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls

04

(military) a written leave of absence

05

a play where the quarterback throws the football to a teammate to advance the ball down the field

What is a "pass"?

A pass in football is when the quarterback throws the ball to a teammate, usually a receiver, in an attempt to move the ball forward. The goal of the pass is to cover distance quickly, allowing the team to get closer to the opponent’s end zone and score. The player receiving the pass must catch the ball while trying to avoid being tackled by defenders. A pass is a key part of the game and is used to create opportunities for the team to gain yards and set up a potential score.

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He threw a quick pass to the running back.
The quarterback 's accurate pass set up a first down.
The quarterback completed a 20-yard pass to the wide receiver.
06

a flight or run by an aircraft over a target

07

a document indicating permission to do something without restrictions

08

the location in a range of mountains of a geological formation that is lower than the surrounding peaks

09

a usually brief attempt

10

a successful outcome indicating that a test or requirement has been satisfied

What is a "pass"?

A pass is a grade given when a student successfully meets the minimum requirements or standards for a test or assignment. It indicates that the student has demonstrated enough understanding or skill to fulfill the expectations of the task. A passing grade shows that the student has met the basic level of performance needed to move forward or complete the course or exam.

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A pass in the entrance exam was required for admission to the prestigious university.
The students celebrated their passes in the final exams with joy and relief.
To graduate, students must obtain a pass in all required courses.
11

a permit to enter or leave a military installation

12

an automatic advance to the next round in a tournament without playing an opponent

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a complimentary ticket

14

a difficult juncture

15

one complete cycle of operations (as by a computer)

16

a bad or difficult situation or state of affairs

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