Definition of pass - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
transfertr. give something to someone elsetr.
- Please pass the salt to me.
2.
sportstr. move the ball to a teammatetr.
- He passed the ball to his teammate.
3.
successtr./intr. succeed in a test or examinationtr./intr.
- She managed to pass all her exams.
4.
timeintr. elapse or be spentintr.
- Three hours passed quickly.
5.
bypasstr. go by without stoppingtr.
- We decided to pass the crowded street.
6.
rejectiontr. decline an offer or opportunitytr.
- I will pass on the dessert, thank you.
7.
legislationtr. approve or enact a lawtr.
- The government will pass the new bill.
Noun
1.
accesspermit or ticket allowing entry or travel
- He showed his pass at the concert entrance..
2.
sportsmovement of the ball from one player to another
- He made a quick pass to his teammate.
3.
educationsuccess in an examination or test
- He received a pass in his math exam.
4.
geographyroute through mountains or difficult terrain
- The hikers found a pass through the mountains.
5.
romanticUS sexual advanceUS
- He made a pass at her during the party.
Adjective
1.
gradesatisfactory but not excellent
- She received a pass mark on her exam..
2.
sportsrelated to advancing the ball by throwing
- The team focused on their pass strategy during practice.
Images of pass
route through mountains or difficult terrain
Expressions with pass
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move past something or someone
I watched the cars pass by the window..
deliver a message or item to someone
She will pass along the invitation to him.
show or share something among a group
He wanted to pass around the photo to see everyone's reactions..
die, especially in a gentle or euphemistic way
Her grandmother passed away last year..
attempt to move the ball to a teammate in sports
She managed to make a pass to her teammate, securing the goal..
transfer something to the next generation
The recipe was passed down from my grandmother.
give something you have to another person
Please read the note and pass it on.
convey information or a message to someone
Please pass on the news to your friends.
give something to someone else
She will pass on to him the message.
distribute something to a group of people
The teacher passed out the exams to the students..
move across or above
The plane will pass over the city at noon..
distribute something to each person in a group
Please pass round the snacks to everyone.
move past someone without stopping or noticing
The cyclist passed the old man by without a word.
spend time doing something while waiting or relaxing
We played cards to pass the time.
refuse to take an opportunity offered
I can't pass up this job offer.
endure until a weather storm ends
We decided to wait for the storm to pass before leaving.
undeserved forgiveness or allowance for a mistake or fault
Despite his errors, he received a free pass from criticism..
be excused from a responsibility or obligation
He got a pass on the homework assignment.
permit to leave class during school hours
She showed her hall pass to the teacher.
firm refusal or strong unwillingness to accept or do something
When offered broccoli, he gave a hard pass.
present something false as genuine
He tried to pass off the fake painting as real..
present someone or something as different, to trick others
She tried to pass off as a doctor to enter the ward.
give responsibilities or knowledge to someone else
He decided to retire and pass the torch to his daughter..
succeed in a test or exam with high marks
She studied hard and passed with flying colours.
Origin of pass
Latin, passus (step)
Terms with pass included in their meaning
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crowded spaces
request to pass somebody
sewing
pass a strand through a needle's eye
events
pass for entry to an event or travel
sewing
pass a thread through a needle's eye
fainting
pass out and fall to the ground
unintended passage
pass through when it would normally be blocked
narrow
difficult to pass through or penetrate
clear material
allowing light to pass through clearly
sealed
not allowing air or gas to pass in or out
physical movement
stand in front of someone so they cannot pass
storm ending
of a storm or bad weather, to pass or end
physical
physically pass through a barrier or obstacle
fabric
allowing air to pass through easily
transportation
pass for traveling on a bus
travel
pass people through customs checks successfully
mortality
pass away due to old age or illness
pet access
small door for dogs to pass through
literal
pass through an opening or gap
time
pass quickly without much interaction
movement
move aside so another person or thing can pass
travel
successfully pass customs checks at a border
greetings
ask someone to pass on greetings or good wishes
time passing
pass or elapse, as of time
travel
pass through a checkpoint for luggage inspection
Examples of pass in a sentence
She passed the note to her friend during class. During the match, she passed to the forward quickly. The player passed without hesitation, surprising the opponents. He hopes to pass the driving test. They need to pass the final exam. The afternoon passed without interruption.
Months have passed since our last meeting. The train will pass the station without stopping. We watched the clouds pass overhead. I'll pass on the meeting, it's not necessary. He decided to pass on the job offer after much thought. The committee will pass the amendment next week. They need a majority to pass the proposed legislation. She forgot her pass at home. The guard checked each pass carefully. The pass was intercepted by the opposing team. She executed a perfect pass during the game. She was thrilled to get a pass in her history test. A pass in the final exam was all he needed to graduate. The narrow pass was treacherous in winter. Traders used the pass to cross the range. She rejected his pass at the bar. His unexpected pass caught her off guard. The project was given a pass rating by the reviewers. His performance was just pass, not outstanding. The coach emphasized pass drills in training. Pass accuracy is crucial for the team's success.
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- French:passer, pass, ...
- German:reichen, Eintrittskarte, ...
- Italian:passare, permesso, ...
- Spanish:pasar, permiso, ...
- Portuguese:passar, credencial, ...
- Chinese:递, 通行证, ...
- Japanese:渡す, 入場券, ...
- Arabic:ناولَ, تَصْرِيح, ...
- Hebrew:לְהַעֲבִיר, אִישׁוּר כְּנִיסָה, ...
- Russian:передавать, пропуск, ...
- Ukrainian:передати, перепустка, ...
- Hindi:देना, प्रवेश पास, ...
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