pass on

/pˈas ˈɒn/

/pˈæs ˈɑːn/

[verb]

to pass on

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

[phrase form: pass]

transmit information

synonyms : communicate

pass

pass along

put across

to no longer be alive

to transfer a disease or infection from one person, animal, or organism to another

to transfer the possession or ownership of something to another person

transmit (knowledge or skills)

synonyms : give

impart

leave

move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

synonyms : advance

antonyms : withdraw

cause to be distributed

synonyms : circulate

distribute

pass around

refer to another person for decision or judgment

synonyms : relegate

submit

Examples

1. I'm going to pass on dessert, if you don't mind.

2. I have so much work to do now that my boss has retired and passed on the baton to me.

3. But having now passed on the baton, she expects him to develop his own style of chairmanship and provide strong leadership.

4. I’m afraid I’ll have to pass on that offer of coffee.

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