pass round
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle round
Meanings
Send something from person to person in a group
Why “round”? News, questions, or choices pass from person to person in a circle.
“The hat was passed round.”
“A sign-up sheet was passed round.”
Don't confuse with
Pass round means send something from person to person in a group. Pass by means move past a point without stopping.
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“The hat was passed round.” What does it mean?
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Sink In connects verbs by particle pattern, contrast pairs, and shared base verbs.
pass by
A contrast learners often mix up
Move past a point without stopping; Of an opportunity or time, go past without being used
all round
Same round pattern: sharing
For everyone in a group
ask round
Same round pattern: sharing
Invite someone to visit one's home; Make enquiries among many people
go round
Same round pattern: sharing
Travel in a circular path or loop; Of news or rumour, spread among a group
hand round
Same round pattern: sharing
Pass something from one person to another in a group
ring round
Same round pattern: sharing
Phone several people to ask or tell them something
shop round
Same round pattern: sharing
Compare options at different shops before buying
pass around
Same base verb: pass
Distribute by handing from one to the next
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