Pass to Meaning in English
expression
ˈpæs/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
PASS-too, PASS-tuh, PASS-tih
pˈɑːs/ /tˈuː
PAHSS-too
Definition
To give or move something (like an object, message, or responsibility) from yourself to another person.
Usage & Nuances
Common in sports ('pass the ball to John') and daily life ('pass to the next person'). Can be literal (with objects) or figurative (with tasks). Often followed by 'someone' (e.g., 'pass to him'). Do not confuse with 'pass out' (distribute, or faint) or 'pass away' (die).
Spanish: pasar a - dar aPortuguese (BR): passar para - entregar aPortuguese (PT): passar para - entregar aChinese (Simplified): 递给 - 传给Chinese (Traditional): 遞給 - 傳給Hindi: को देना - पास करनाArabic: يمرر إلى - يعطي إلىBengali: দেওয়া - পাঠানোRussian: передатьJapanese: 渡す - パスする（スポーツ）Vietnamese: chuyển choKorean: 건네주다 - 전달하다Turkish: vermek - iletmekUrdu: دینا - منتقل کرناIndonesian: menyerahkan kepada - memberikan kepada
Example Sentences
Please pass to the next person in line.
basic
Can you pass to me the salt?
basic
She will pass to her brother the message.
basic
Just pass to whoever needs it next.
natural
In soccer, you should always look before you pass to a teammate.
natural
He decided to pass to Emily all of his responsibilities at work.
natural