pass off
Upper Intermediate (B2)neutral
For an event to happen in a certain way, or for a bad feeling to slowly go away.
"The summit passed off smoothly, with all parties agreeing to a new framework."
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Canadiens vs. Sabres | NHL Playoff Highlights | Game 2 | May 8, 2026
NHL · 7:48
Shot clock pass off to the side.

I'm Leaving My Mountain Cabin (Last Days Here)
Eva zu Beck · 12:38
I just let time pass off camera.

Why 'Learning From Failure' Is Ruining Your Life
HealthyGamerGG · 10:25
We do this thing called pass off.

Building the partner ecosystem with Sophos
OpenAI · 10:03
we will pass off for human judgment.

#UFCWinnipeg Watch Along w/ UFC Hall of Famer Jens Pulver
UFC FIGHT PASS · 112:22
Got to pass off to the side.