pass down

US /pæs daʊn/
UK /pæs daʊn/
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1.

to give something to a younger person or to someone who will live after you

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The family traditions have been passed down through generations.
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She passed down her grandmother's ring to her daughter.
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bequeathhand downtransmitconveyleave
2.

to give something to someone at a lower level in an organization or hierarchy

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The manager passed down the instructions to his team.
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Information is often passed down from senior management.
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delegateassignrelayconvey
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