pass over
Third Person
passes over
Present Participle
passing over
Past Tense
passed over
Past Participle
passed over
1
to skip or ignore something or someone
transitive
- Let's pass over the details for now and focus on the bigger picture.
- She felt like her contributions were consistently passed over during meetings.
- It's important not to pass over any safety procedures.
- They often pass over the details when reviewing the contract.
- They passed over his mistakes.
2
to move across a particular place or surface
transitive
- During our hike, we'll pass over several bridges and streams.
- As we passed over the old bridge, we could hear the creaking of its timeworn wood.
- As the parade passed over the bridge, spectators from both sides cheered with excitement.
- The train passed over the long bridge connecting the two cities.
- When the river was shallow, the villagers would pass over it using stepping stones.
3
to fly above or over a particular area
transitive
- The plane will pass over the Alps on its route to Italy.
- Every year, flocks of geese pass over our town during migration.
- We watched the jets pass over during the airshow.
- Drones often pass over the fields to monitor crop health.
- As the spaceship passed over Earth, the astronauts marveled at the blue planet below.
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4
to rub a surface using a circular motion
transitive
- She passed over the wooden table with a soft cloth to bring out its shine.
- After washing the car, he passed over it with wax and buffed it to a glossy finish.
- To remove the stain, he dampened a sponge and gently passed over the spot.
- He passed over the silverware with a polishing cloth, making it gleam.
- She spilled juice on the counter and quickly passed over it with a damp cloth.
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5
to skip someone for a job or promotion and choose another, often less experienced, candidate
transitive
- Even though he had been with the company for a decade, they passed Tom over and selected a recent graduate.
- She felt dejected when the company passed her over for the third time this year.
- They passed Jane over and chose someone with less experience for the team lead position.
- Despite his years of experience, Mark was passed over for the promotion.
- I can't believe they passed me over for a newbie!
6
to die, often used in a gentle or spiritual way to describe someone’s death
- Her grandfather passed over peacefully in his sleep.
- They believe their loved one has passed over to a better place.
- After battling illness for years, she finally passed over last night.
- Many cultures hold ceremonies for those who have passed over.
- He is passing over peacefully, surrounded by loved ones.
7
to hand the phone to someone nearby so they can continue the conversation
- He said hello and quickly passed me over to his assistant.
- He passed me over to his wife to explain.
- I'll pass you over to someone who knows more.
- She smiled and passed the phone over to her colleague.
- They passed me over to the supervisor without warning.