Phrasal Verb - Passing on
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.Definition
To pass on something means to give or transmit something, especially information or a task, to someone else, often because it is no longer one's responsibility, is too difficult to handle, or is considered more suitable for someone else. It can also mean to convey or communicate a feeling, emotion, or attitude to someone, often unintentionally. Furthermore, to pass on something can mean to transfer or give up control, ownership, or possession of something.
Examples
| No. | Example |
|---|---|
| 1 | My boss will pass on your resume to the HR department. |
| 2 | I tried to pass on my knowledge to the new employee, but they were not interested. |
| 3 | Can you pass on this message to the person who made the phone call? |
| 4 | She was worried about passing on her anxiety to her children. |
| 5 | The company will pass on the responsibility of managing the project to a new team member. |
| 6 | I'm not sure how to pass on this sad news to my family. |
| 7 | The forest ranger will pass on this trail and see what's on the other side. |
| 8 | They passed on the recipe to their son before they moved away. |
| 9 | We have to pass on the subscription to the new online service to our parent company. |
| 10 | The children often pass on their ideas to each other during recess. |
