definition of
pass off

[1] #1 pass off v. be accepted as something or somebody in a false character or identity; "She passed off as a Russian agent". wn

[2] #2 pass off v. disregard; "She passed off the insult". wn

[3] #3 pass off v. cause to be circulated and accepted in a false character or identity; "She passed the glass off as diamonds"; "He passed himself off as a secret agent". wn

[4] #4 pass off v. disappear gradually; "The pain eventually passed off". wn

[5] #5 pass off v. come to pass; "What is happening?"; "The meeting took place off without an incidence"; "Nothing occurred that seemed important". wn