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

The referendum, which needs to be passed by a simple majority, notes that it will be "binding on the parties that win" the election.

From Barron's

"Now you come here to ask me favors. But what were you but a raggedy, bare-bottomed little boy like all the rest once upon a time, crying for your mama when Sheba passed by?"

From Literature

The referendum, passed by a simple majority, notes that if approved, it will be "binding on the parties that win" the election.

From Barron's

He convinced himself that the shadows hadn’t moved and the blurry shape must’ve been the librarian passing by.

From Literature

When we were passing by the brook I said, “Daddy?”

From Literature

Related Words

• pass over