pass down
US /pæs daʊn/
UK /pæs daʊn/
1.
transmettre, léguer
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.
Les traditions familiales ont été transmises de génération en génération.
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She passed down her grandmother's ring to her daughter.
Elle a transmis la bague de sa grand-mère à sa fille.
2.
transmettre, communiquer
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.
Le manager a transmis les instructions à son équipe.
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Information is often passed down from senior management.
Les informations sont souvent transmises par la haute direction.