pass on

phrasal-verb
UK: /pɑːs ɒn/
US: /pæs ɑːn/

  1. To give something to someone else.

    1. I'll pass on this book to my sister when I'm done reading it.
    2. The old tradition was passed on from generation to generation in their family.

  2. To transmit a disease or illness to someone.

    1. Don't pass on your cold to me!
    2. The virus can be passed on through close contact with an infected person.

  3. To communicate information or a message to someone.

    1. Please pass on my thanks to your mother.
    2. Could you pass on the message that I will be late to the meeting tomorrow?

  4. To die.

    1. My grandfather passed on last year.
    2. She passed on peacefully in her sleep after a long illness.

Synonyms

decline hand over reject transmit transfer
pass on intransitive-verb

  1. To decline an offer or opportunity.

    1. I think I'll pass on the dessert, thanks.
    2. They decided to pass on the chance to invest in the new company this time.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "pass on" in English means: To give something to someone else., To transmit a disease or illness to someone., To communicate information or a message to someone., To die..

The phonetic transcription of "pass on" is /pɑːs ɒn/ in British English and /pæs ɑːn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "pass on": decline, hand over, reject, transmit, transfer.

Example usage of "pass on": "I'll pass on this book to my sister when I'm done reading it.". More examples on the page.