Meaning of the word "pass on" in English

What does "pass on" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

pass on

US /pæs ɑːn/

UK /pæs ɑːn/

to give something to someone else after you have received it or used it

Example:

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Please pass on this message to your colleagues.

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She decided to pass on her old clothes to her younger sister.

Synonym:

relay convey hand over transmit communicate

to die

Example:

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His grandmother passed on peacefully in her sleep.

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We were sad to hear that the old dog had finally passed on.

Synonym:

die perish expire decease pass away

to decline or refuse an offer or opportunity

Example:

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I had to pass on the invitation to the party because I was busy.

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They decided to pass on the opportunity to invest in the new startup.

Synonym:

decline refuse forgo skip waive

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