pass over

Definitions

1. 1

   Used other than figuratively or idiomatically

   Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see pass, over.

   • Could you pass the condiments over, please?
   • We are now passing over the Gulf of Bothnia.
2. 2

   To bypass or disregard in favour of someone or something else.

   • I can't believe they passed you over for promotion.
   • Difficult not to feel a little bit Disappointed and passed over When I look right through To see you naked but oblivious And you don't see me
3. 3

   To bypass (something)

   To bypass (something); to skip (something).

   • Let's pass over that topic for now.
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   1. 4

      To make a transit of

      To make a transit of; to pass through or across (something).

      • Before the train passed over any of the level crossings on the branch, it came to a stand, and the guard went forward and hand-signalled it over.
   2. 5

      To overlook

      To overlook; not to note or resent.

      • to pass over an affront
   3. 6

      To die and thus progress to the afterlife.

      • "But why should I be in another room?" "You passed over in the night." "Passed over? Do you mean I died?" "Yes, lady, you died." There was a long silence.
      • Death does not change him, and when such a one passes over, he lingers to impress his vileness still further upon weak humanity.

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