pass around
US /pæs əˈraʊnd/
UK /pæs əˈraʊnd/
1.
to distribute something to a group of people, often by handing it from one person to another
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Please pass around the snacks so everyone can have some.
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The teacher asked the students to pass around their completed assignments.
2.
to spread information or a rumor among a group of people
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The news of their engagement quickly passed around the office.
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Rumors about the new policy began to pass around among the employees.