pass something on

Related to word: pass

Phrasal Verb

Definition (health)

  1. to transmit an illness to another individual

    • The cold can be easily passed on through close contact.

    • Please avoid going to the hospital, as you might pass on germs to others.

    • The flu quickly passed on in the school, and many children became infected.

Definition (information)

  1. B1

    to convey information received from another person to someone else

    • I will pass your message on to him.

    • If you hear any news, please be sure to let me know. I hope you can pass it on to me.

    • She conveyed the information to me, and I will pass it on to our team.

Definition (transfer)

  1. B1

    to hand over an item from one person to another

    • I will pass this letter on to the recipient.

    • Please pass this package on to John; he's been waiting for it.

    • She passed on her handbook to the next person in charge.