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: --
We can complete it step by step however long the road is and it can't be completed however short the road is if you don't even mark your footprint.
Vi kan slutföra det steg för steg hur lång vägen än är och den kan inte slutföras hur kort vägen än är om du inte ens markerar ditt fotavtryck.