pass

/pæs/

Definitions

1. verb

to move or extend from one place to another; to travel through a particular place

“The hikers decided to pass through the forest.”

2. verb

to approve or accept something; to give official permission for something to happen

“The committee passed the new policy.”

3. verb

to transfer or move something from one person to another; to hand over something

“She passed the keys to her friend.”

4. noun

a route or path that people or things take

“The pass through the mountains was very steep.”

5. noun

a person’s turn to do or take something

“It’s my pass to go first.”

6. noun

a signal or message that is sent, especially in a game or competition

“The referee gave the team a pass for their mistake.”

7. noun

a narrow passage through mountains or hills

“The car drove through the mountain pass.”

8. interjection

used to express agreement or approval

“Pass, I think that’s a great idea.”

9. verb phrase

to go or move past something or someone

“The car passed the parked vehicles.”

Synonyms

  • accept
  • approve
  • go
  • transfer
  • travel

Antonyms

  • fail
  • refuse