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

By that logic, if a route is long and inefficient, platforms should simply raise drivers’ pay and pass on the fare hike to the passenger. — Christopher S. Tang, The Conversation, 8 July 2026

Those sales can generate capital gains that are passed on to shareholders. — Debbie Carlson, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 July 2026

The Tigers passed on adding Go, who has spent time in the minors with the Miami Marlins, San Diego Padres and Tigers since 2024, freeing him up to join the Twins. — Dan Hayes, New York Times, 6 July 2026

When Scott Haggerty passed on Sunday, he was surrounded by family. — Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 6 July 2026

Rhymes for pass on

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