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to pass on
[phrase form: pass]
01
to transfer the possession or ownership of something to another person
Transitive: to pass on ownership of something to sb
02
to no longer be alive
Intransitive
03
to convey information or a message to another person
Transitive: to pass on information or a message to sb
04
to transfer knowledge, traditions, or skills to another person or group, often to ensure they are preserved or continued
Transitive: to pass on information or skills
05
to transfer a disease or infection from one person, animal, or organism to others
Transitive: to pass on a disease or infection
06
to politely decline an offer or opportunity
Transitive: to pass on an offer or opportunity
07
to move forward
Intransitive
08
to move forward in life, career, or personal development
Intransitive: to pass on to a further stage
09
to actively contribute to the spread of something
Transitive: to pass on sth
10
to refer someone or something to another person for a decision or judgment
Transitive: to pass on a task or responsibility to sb
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to give an item to another person after using it
Transitive: to pass on sth to sb
pass on
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Example
The company passed on the ownership of the property to a new investor.
The couple decided to pass on the family business to their children.
After much consideration, she chose to pass on her late mother's jewelry to her niece.
Grandparents often pass on family histories and traditions to their grandchildren through tales and anecdotes.
I'll pass on your greetings to the team.
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