to go past something or someone or move in relation to it, him, or her: I passed him on the stairs this morning. You should only pass a slower vehicle if it is safe to do so.

to cause or allow to go through or beyond a gate, barrier, etc.: The guard checked the identification papers and then passed the visitor. to go across or over (a stream, threshold, etc.); cross. to endure or undergo: They passed the worst night of their lives. to undergo or complete successfully: to pass an examination.