Pass — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

to shift possession of (something) from one person to another

"could you please pass me the phone?"

to come to an end

"eventually, the storm passed"

to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another

"pass your forms to the department head once they're filled out"

to put into effect through legislative or authoritative action

"Congress cannot pass any law restricting free speech"

to take place

"and the destruction of the town came to pass, just as the seer had predicted"

to come to a knowledge of (something) by living through it

"a presidential candidate who doesn't yet know how it feels to pass the scrutiny of the national press"

to express (a thought or emotion) in words

"he'll occasionally pass some insightful comment, but in general he doesn't have much to contribute"

to show unwillingness to accept, do, engage in, or agree to

"we appreciate the invitation to the party, but we'll have to pass"

"I'll pass on the coffee"

to withstand scrutiny and gain acceptance or approval

"the finished product isn't perfect, but it will pass"

a narrow opening between hillsides or mountains that can be used for passage

"a mountain pass that was impassable during the winter"

a passage cleared for public vehicular travel

"take the second pass on the right"

a small sheet of plastic, paper, or paperboard showing that the bearer has a claim to something (as admittance)

"a pass to leave the military base for the weekend"

an effort to do or accomplish something

"a final pass at the assignment"

the state of being actual or complete

"eventually, all their career goals came to pass"