pass on (B1)

phrasal verb

Pronunciation: /pæs ɒn/

Definition

To transmit or give something to someone else, especially information, a message, or an object.

Examples

• Please pass on my regards to your family when you see them next.

• The teacher asked the students to pass on the worksheets to the back of the class.

• It's important to pass on traditional stories to the next generation.

How to Use pass on

pass on (to someone) (prepositional phrase)

To give something to another person. — "He passed on the book to his friend after reading it."

pass on (an opportunity) (phrasal verb)

To decline or refuse an offer. — "I had to pass on the invitation due to a prior engagement."

pass on (euphemism for die) (idiom)

To die. — "The old dog passed on quietly in his sleep."

Synonyms of pass on

Words with a similar meaning to pass on:

• give
• transmit
• convey
• relate

Antonyms of pass on

Words with the opposite meaning to pass on:

• receive
• keep

Browse the full Anaversity dictionary