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

That ordinance passed on a 7-6 vote, with Commissioners René Garcia, Roberto Gonzalez, Keon Hardemon, Natalie Milian Orbis and Raquel Regalado joining Chair Anthony Rodriguez in voting against it. — Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2026

The Buccaneers added to that lead when Miller hit Jayden Parks with a 33 yard touchdown pass on the first play of the fourth quarter. — Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2026

Higher shipping costs are passed on to consumers rather than being absorbed by grocery chains. — Keith Laing, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2026

What this means is that truckers, drivers and shipping companies are paying more for diesel – costs that are passed on to consumers. — Jamie Webster, The Conversation, 17 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for pass on

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