0 past simple and past participle of pass
1 to go past something or someone or move in relation to it, him, or her:
You should only pass a slower vehicle if it is safe to do so.
If you pass a supermarket, could you get me some milk?
I was just passing by (= going past the place where you are), so I thought I'd drop in for a chat.
The company's turnover is expected to pass the $10 million mark by the end of this year.
Don't worry, his depression is only temporary - it'll soon pass.
2 to be successful in an exam, course, etc.:
The exam is so hard that only five percent of all applicants pass.
3 to give something to someone:
I asked if I could see the letter, so she passed it to me reluctantly.
[ + two objects ] Gerald passed me the note./Gerald passed the note to me.
Genes are the means by which parents' characteristics are passed on to their children.
[ + two objects ] I haven't trusted him since he passed me a forged $100 bill.
4 When time passes, it goes past:
5 (of an official group of people) to give approval to something, especially by voting to make it law:
The government passed a law to restrict the sale of guns.
The food supplement had been passed as safe for human consumption.
6 to express a judgment or opinion about something, especially someone else's behaviour:
8 to choose not to play in a part of a game or not to answer a question in a quiz
The ship passed Land's End, then steered towards southern Ireland.
She affectionately ruffled his hair with her hand as she passed.
After a strong start, she was passed by several runners on the final lap and finished ninth.
She's been trying to pass her driving test for six years and she's finally succeeded.
After all his hard work, he certainly ought to pass his exams.