What are the definitions of “pass on to”?
Learn how to use these expressions through these examples
- 1Change topic or subject.
Let's PASS ON TO the next item on the agenda.
What’s the most common meaning of the phrasal verb “pass on to”?
The most common meaning of the phrasal verb pass on to is to change the topic or subject, especially in a discussion or meeting. It is often used when moving from one item to another on a list or agenda.
What are the different verb forms of “pass on to”?
| Root Verb | pass on to |
| Third Person Singular Present | passes on to |
| Present Participle | passing on to |
| Simple Past | passed on to |
| Past Participle | passed on to |
Example
Let's pass on to the next topic in our meeting.
Example
She passes on to the next subject after everyone has shared their thoughts.
Example
We are passing on to the next item on the agenda.
Example
Yesterday, they passed on to the final point in the discussion.
Example
Once the issue was resolved, we passed on to the next topic.
What kind of phrasal verb is “pass on to”?
Notes from a Native English Speaker
What is a transitive and intransitive verb? - A transitive verb always has an object after it. (Example: Sam bought a car.) - An intransitive verb never has an object.(Example: She laughed loudly.)
Intransitive verb
“pass on to” is an intransitive phrasal verb because it doesn't require an object to complete its meaning. It forms a complete sentence without an object.
Example
After discussing the budget, we passed on to the marketing plan.
Example
Once everyone had a chance to speak, the meeting passed on to the next item.
Notes from a Native English Speaker
What is a separable and inseparable phrasal verb? - A “separable phrasal verb” can be separated with an object between the verb and particle. - An “inseparable phrasal verb” cannot be separated by an object.
Inseparable
“pass on to” is an inseparable phrasal verb. This means that you can’t place an object between the verb and the particle, otherwise, it changes the meaning of the phrasal verb.
Example
After discussing the budget, we passed on to the marketing plan.
Example
Once everyone had a chance to speak, the meeting passed on to the next item.
What are common phrases and expressions that include the phrasal verb “pass on to”?
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Does “pass on to” have an informal or formal tone?
Pass on to is a neutral phrasal verb that can be used in both informal and formal settings. It is commonly used in everyday conversations, as well as in more formal contexts such as meetings, presentations, and discussions.
What are synonyms of antonyms to the phrasal verb “pass on to”?
Synonyms
- move on to
- proceed to
- advance to
- shift to
- transition to
- change to
Antonyms
- stay on
- remain on
- stick to
- continue with
- persist with
