pass on

UK
/pɑːs ɒn/
US
/pæs ɑn/

Translations

pass onverb
passed on
Past Simple
passed on
Past Participle
passing on
Gerund
UK
/pɑːs ɒn/
US
/pæs ɑn/
déclinerPoli, pour une offre ou une occasion.
He decided to pass on the job offer because it wasn't the right fit for him.
Il a décidé de décliner l'offre d'emploi parce qu'elle ne lui convenait pas.
décéderEuphémisme soutenu.
After a long illness, he passed on peacefully in his sleep.
Après une longue maladie, il est décédé paisiblement dans son sommeil.
She decided to pass on the message to her colleagues.
Elle a décidé de transmettre le message à ses collègues.

Definitions

pass onverb
To transmit or convey something to someone else.
She decided to pass on the message to her colleagues.
To decline or refuse an offer or opportunity.
He decided to pass on the job offer because it wasn't the right fit for him.
To die, often used as a euphemism.
After a long illness, he passed on peacefully in his sleep.