pass over

British  

verb

1. (tr, adverb) to take no notice of; disregard

   they passed me over in the last round of promotions

2. (intr, preposition) to disregard (something bad or embarrassing)

   we shall pass over your former faults

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pass over Idioms  

1. See pass by , def. 2.

2. See pass away .

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Example Sentences

As she did, relief passed over the wolf, as if she’d taken a long, comforting sip of tea.

From Literature

In an unusual move, Mr. Suryodipuro passed over the candidate the five-nation vetting committee had recommended as its top choice for the job.

From The Wall Street Journal

The World Spirit had passed over the overhang, and let him live.

From Literature

When the spacecraft arrive at Mars, they will initially travel along the same orbital path, passing over identical regions at slightly different times.

From Science Daily

It was like a kind of wave passed over the class when she finished talking.

From Literature

Related Words

• overlook
• pass by