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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
Examples
They passed their ancestral home on to their daughter, ensuring it stays in the family.
02
to no longer be alive
Intransitive
Examples
I'm sorry to hear that your grandmother passed on last year.
03
to convey information or a message to another person
Transitive: to pass on information or a message to sb
Examples
Can you pass on this message to Jessica when you see her?
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
Examples
The martial arts instructor decided to pass on his advanced techniques only to his most dedicated students.
05
to transfer a disease or infection from one person, animal, or organism to others
Transitive: to pass on a disease or infection
Examples
Sick people can easily pass on the flu to others if they do n't take precautions.
06
to politely decline an offer or opportunity
Transitive: to pass on an offer or opportunity
Examples
I passed on going to the movie with my friends because I was feeling sick.
07
to move forward
Intransitive
Examples
They encountered a blockade on the main road, so they decided to pass on through a side street.
08
to move forward in life, career, or personal development
Intransitive: to pass on to a further stage
Examples
By gaining experience in this role, you'll be better equipped to pass on to higher positions within the company.
09
to actively contribute to the spread of something
Transitive: to pass on sth
Examples
Pass on the flyers to people as they enter the event.
10
to refer someone or something to another person for a decision or judgment
Transitive: to pass on a task or responsibility to sb
Examples
When the support team could n't resolve the problem, they passed the ticket on to the technical department.
11
to give an item to another person after using it
Transitive: to pass on sth to sb
Examples
She passed on her old toys to children in the neighborhood.
