pass on

verb

passed on; passing on; passes on

: to die

—used as a polite way to avoid saying the word "die"

Have both your parents passed on?

Examples of pass on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

When a healthcare business buys in volume, suppliers offer substantial discounts, a discount that can be passed on to the patients. — Dr. Beh Chun Chuan, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Others passed on voluntary benefits without fully appreciating their value. — Orla Nixon, Fortune, 29 July 2026

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv had ‌noted Russia ⁠was passing on to Iran its satellite observations in the Middle East to enable Tehran to direct strikes in the region. — Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 27 July 2026

At the end of Endgame, Steve passed on the Captain America title to his pal Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) and time-traveled to the past to be with his longtime love, Peggy Carter (Hayley Atwell). — Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 26 July 2026

Rhymes for pass on

• anton
• argon
• axon
• baronne
• baryon
• baton
• boron
• buisson
• bygone
• capon
• cardon
• chiffon