pass around
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
To distribute something through a group by giving several items to one or more people to then give to others in a row, line or circle; to spread something to be used by each person in group in turn; to gather contributions for a cause.
Phân phối thứ gì đó trong nhóm bằng cách đưa cho một hoặc nhiều người để họ đưa cho người khác
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Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
To spread claims or gossip.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “pass around” mean?
To distribute something through a group by giving several items to one or more people to then give to others in a row, line or circle; to spread something to be used by each person in group in turn; to gather contributions for a cause.
Is “pass around” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.