Pass over
phrasal verb
To skip or disregard someone or something.
The promotion was passed over to someone else even though I had more experience.
Often appears as...
- passed over for promotion
- passed over in favor of
phrasal verb
To move across or above something.
The plane passed over the city before landing.
Often appears as...
- passed over the river
- passed over a hurdle
phrasal verb
To transmit, give or hand out.
The teacher asked the monitor to pass over the exam papers.
Often appears as...
- pass over the papers
- pass over the gifts
phrasal verb
In a religious context, to spare or save.
During the first Passover, the spirit of the Lord passed over the homes of the Israelites.
Often appears as...
- passed over the houses
- passed over in the bible
Usage tips
Religious
phrasal verb
To skip or disregard someone or something.
The promotion was passed over to someone else even though I had more experience.
Often appears as...
- passed over for promotion
- passed over in favor of
phrasal verb
To move across or above something.
The plane passed over the city before landing.
Often appears as...
- passed over the river
- passed over a hurdle
phrasal verb
To transmit, give or hand out.
The teacher asked the monitor to pass over the exam papers.
Often appears as...
- pass over the papers
- pass over the gifts
phrasal verb
In a religious context, to spare or save.
During the first Passover, the spirit of the Lord passed over the homes of the Israelites.
Often appears as...
- passed over the houses
- passed over in the bible
Usage tips
Religious
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Professional Context
Often used in workplaces to discuss missed opportunities or lack of recognition.
She felt passed over after her colleague got the project.
Pro Tip 2/3Feeling Overlooked
Expresses a sense of being ignored, can imply disappointment.
Jim was upset when his contributions were passed over.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Connotation
Carries a negative feeling and can suggest unfairness.
Despite seniority, she was passed over for the junior.
Pro Tip 1/3Professional Context
Often used in workplaces to discuss missed opportunities or lack of recognition.
She felt passed over after her colleague got the project.
Pro Tip 2/3Feeling Overlooked
Expresses a sense of being ignored, can imply disappointment.
Jim was upset when his contributions were passed over.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Connotation
Carries a negative feeling and can suggest unfairness.
Despite seniority, she was passed over for the junior.
Pro Tip 1/3Professional Context
Often used in workplaces to discuss missed opportunities or lack of recognition.
She felt passed over after her colleague got the project.
Pro Tip 2/3Feeling Overlooked
Expresses a sense of being ignored, can imply disappointment.
Jim was upset when his contributions were passed over.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Connotation
Carries a negative feeling and can suggest unfairness.
Despite seniority, she was passed over for the junior.
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