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

Just then a shadow passes over us, blocking out the sun.

From Literature

Very, very early on Friday morning, May 16—just before dawn—a plane made nine passes over Mount St. Helens.

From Literature

On Friday, the US president announced Kevin Warsh - a conservative whom he had passed over for the post, to his regret, during his first term - as his choice to replace Powell.

From BBC

For a moment, dread passed over his face.

From Literature

It has long been passed over when competing for such projects, said Don Cunningham, who heads the local development group.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• overlook
• pass by