Dictionary definition · pass
noun
- (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls"he worked the pitcher for a base on balls"
- (military) a written leave of absence"he had a pass for three days"
- (American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate"the coach sent in a passing play on third and long"
- the location in a range of mountains of a geological formation that is lower than the surrounding peaks"we got through the pass before it started to snow"
- any authorization to pass or go somewhere"the pass to visit had a strict time limit"
- a document indicating permission to do something without restrictions"the media representatives had special passes"
verb
- go across or through"We passed the point where the police car had parked"
- move past"A black limousine passed by when she looked out the window"
- make laws, bills, etc. or bring into effect by legislation"They passed the amendment"
- for time to move forward"three years elapsed"
- place into the hands or custody of"hand me the spoon, please"
adjective
- of advancing the ball by throwing it"a team with a good passing attack"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).