pass by

verb

1. (intr) to go or move past

2. (tr, adverb) to overlook or disregard

   to pass by difficult problems

Idioms and Phrases

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

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]

Example Sentences

And don’t forget those people passing by in embarrassed silence and everyone like them across the country and their friends and relatives, all refusing to go along until their demands are addressed.

From Salon

She too said she has noticed an uptick in tourists trying to get the perfect shot as cars pass by.

From Los Angeles Times

Basically, instead of pondering the future or thinking about the past, you pay attention to the moment, noticing what is going on inside and outside ourselves, letting our thoughts pass by without judgement.

From BBC

He has also vowed to veto the amnesty bill were it to be passed by the Senate.

From BBC

President Lula has also said that he would veto the amnesty bill were it to be passed by the Senate.

From BBC

Related Words

• pass over