pass by

British  

verb

1. (intr) to go or move past

2. (tr, adverb) to overlook or disregard

   to pass by difficult problems

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pass by Idioms  

1. Proceed past something, as in If you pass by a white house, you've gone too far . [c. 1300]

2. Also, pass over . Disregard, overlook, as in Just pass by the first few pages and you'll get to the basics , or Ralph was passed over for promotion . [1300s]

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Example Sentences

A law passed by Congress in 2023 prohibits a president from unilaterally withdrawing the U.S. from NATO.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Nobody wants to see violence in this area. I hope everyone in the shops and everyone passing by is okay."

From BBC

Social media users shared videos of themselves attempting to contact customer service from inside their stalled robotaxis as other vehicles passed by.

From Barron's

Relevant legislation can in any case be passed by “qualified majority,” that is countries that represent 65% of the EU population.

From Barron's

We pass by the seating area and spot the front counter.

From Literature

Related Words

• pass over