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pass on

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Explanation of "Pass On"

Definition: The phrase "pass on" is a verb that means to transmit information, transfer possession, or refer something to another person. It can also mean to move forward in time or to share skills and knowledge with others.

Usage Instructions
  1. Transmitting Information: Use "pass on" when you want to say that you are sharing a message or information with someone else.

    • Example: "Please pass on the message to all employees about the meeting tomorrow."
  2. Transferring Possession: You can use "pass on" when giving something to someone else, especially something valuable or important.

    • Example: "She decided to pass on her grandmother's jewelry to her daughter."
  3. Referring to Others: Use "pass on" when you are directing a question or task to someone else for their input or decision.

    • Example: "If you have difficult questions, you can pass them on to her colleagues."
  4. Moving Forward: You can use "pass on" to talk about the progression of time or events.

    • Example: "As time passes on, we learn more about the world."
Advanced Usage
  • Impart Knowledge: "Pass on" can also mean to share skills or knowledge with others.

    • Example: "The teacher passed on her knowledge of mathematics to her students."
  • Circulate Information: It can mean to circulate or distribute information widely.

    • Example: "This letter is being passed on among the faculty for discussion."
Word Variants
  • Passing On: This is the gerund form of the phrase, used to describe the action in progress.

    • Example: "I am passing on the details right now."
  • Passed On: This is the past tense, used when the action has already occurred.

    • Example: "She passed on the invitation to her friends last week."
Different Meanings
  1. To Die: In a more sensitive context, "pass on" can also mean to die.

    • Example: "I'm sorry to hear that he passed on last year."
  2. Decline an Offer: It can also mean to decline or refuse something.

    • Example: "I think I will pass on the dessert for now."
Synonyms
  • Transmit
  • Relay
  • Transfer
  • Convey
  • Distribute
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs
  • Pass Along: Similar to "pass on," often used in the context of sharing information.

    • Example: "I will pass along your feedback to the manager."
  • Pass the Buck: This means to avoid responsibility by transferring it to someone else.

    • Example: "Don't pass the buck; take responsibility for your actions."
Conclusion

"Pass on" is a versatile phrase that can be used in different contexts, from sharing information to transferring ownership.

Verb
  1. transmit information
    • Please communicate this message to all employees
    • pass along the good news
  2. cause be distributed
    • This letter is being circulated among the faculty
  3. refer to another person for decision or judgment
    • She likes to relegate difficult questions to her colleagues
  4. give to or transfer possession of
    • She passed the family jewels on to her daughter-in-law
  5. move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
    • Time marches on
  6. transmit (knowledge or skills)
    • give a secret to the Russians
    • leave your name and address here
    • impart a new skill to the students
  7. place into the hands or custody of
    • hand me the spoon, please
    • Turn the files over to me, please
    • He turned over the prisoner to his lawyers

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