pass off
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
The millennium passed off without any disasters.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To give something (to someone).
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
To abate, to cease gradually.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
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Common questions
What does “pass off” mean?
To happen.
Is “pass off” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
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