definition of
pass on

[1] #1 pass on v. place into the hands or custody of; "hand me the spoon, please"; "Turn the files over to me, please"; "He turned over the prisoner to his lawyers". wn

[2] #2 pass on v. transmit (knowledge or skills); "give a secret to the Russians"; "leave your name and address here"; "impart a new skill to the students". wn

[3] #3 pass on v. move forward, also in the metaphorical sense; "Time marches on". wn

[4] #4 pass on v. give to or transfer possession of; "She passed the family jewels on to her daughter-in-law". wn

[5] #5 pass on v. refer to another person for decision or judgment; "She likes to relegate difficult questions to her colleagues". wn