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to pass off
01
to present oneself or something as someone or something else in a deceptive manner
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
Action verb
Regular
Separable
Particle
off
Base verb
pass
Present tense
pass off
3rd person singular
passes off
Present participle
passing off
Past simple
passed off
Past participle
passed off
Examples
He tried to pass off his counterfeit bills as real money, but the cashier immediately noticed and called the police.
02
to happen, usually referring to an event or a situation
Examples
We were told the meeting would pass off in the conference room, but it was moved to the hall.
03
to disappear slowly over time
Examples
As the hours went by, her initial excitement began to pass off.
04
to ignore or dismiss something
Examples
He felt unwell but decided to pass it off as fatigue and continued working.
05
to present or promote something or someone as genuine or authentic when it is not
Examples
It's illegal to pass off copied software as original licensed versions.
06
to release gases, smells, or vapors
Examples
The old car engine passed off thick black smoke whenever it was started.
