Pass (Noun)
Meaning 1
A permit to enter or leave a military installation; "he had to show his pass in order to get out".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The soldier was stopped at the gate and asked to show his pass before being allowed to enter the base.
- She had to obtain a special pass to visit her brother who was stationed on the military installation.
- The officer checked the visitor's pass before allowing him to proceed to the restricted area.
- He had to show his pass in order to get out of the base and go into town for the weekend.
- The new recruit was issued a temporary pass that would allow him to move around the base until his permanent ID was processed.
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Meaning 2
Any authorization to pass or go somewhere; "the pass to visit had a strict time limit".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The event organizer gave each attendee a wristband as a pass to enter the exclusive after-party.
- To climb the mountain, everyone in the group needed to obtain a special pass from the park rangers.
- She purchased a monthly pass for unlimited access to the public transportation system.
- Only those with a security pass were allowed to enter the restricted government building.
- His pass to enter the theme park included a special perk that allowed him to skip waiting in lines.
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Meaning 3
A document indicating permission to do something without restrictions; "the media representatives had special passes".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The VIP pass allowed her to enter the exclusive lounge without any hassle.
- To attend the concert, you need to show your pass at the entrance.
- The tourist pass gave them unlimited access to all the public transportation in the city.
- He had to present his security pass to the guard before entering the restricted area.
- The event organizers issued special passes to the press for the red carpet ceremony.
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Meaning 4
A flight or run by an aircraft over a target; "the plane turned to make a second pass".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The fighter jet made a low pass over the enemy base to gather intelligence.
- The pilot made a second pass over the runway to ensure it was clear for landing.
- During the air show, the stunt plane made a series of high-speed passes over the crowd.
- The reconnaissance plane made a single pass over the target before returning to base.
- The bombers made a low-altitude pass over the target to minimize their exposure to anti-aircraft fire.
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Meaning 5
A complimentary ticket; "the star got passes for his family".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Meaning 6
A usually brief attempt; "he took a crack at it"; "I gave it a whirl".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 7
(baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls; "he worked the pitcher for a base on balls".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The batter earned a pass to first base after the pitcher threw four balls outside the strike zone.
- The umpire called a pass on the fourth pitch, awarding the batter first base.
- With two outs, the batter worked the pitcher for a pass, keeping the inning alive.
- The pitcher struggled with control, issuing a pass to the leadoff hitter.
- The batter's patience paid off as he drew a pass on a 3-2 count.
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Meaning 8
An automatic advance to the next round in a tournament without playing an opponent; "he had a bye in the first round".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The top seed received a pass to the quarterfinals due to the withdrawal of their scheduled opponent.
- The team was given a pass in the first round of the playoffs after their opponents forfeited the game.
- As the highest-ranked player in the tournament, she was awarded a pass to the semifinals.
- The defending champion was granted a pass to the final round, where they would face the winner of the other bracket.
- The team received a pass to the championship game after their opponents were disqualified for violating tournament rules.
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Meaning 9
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate; "the coach sent in a passing play on third and long".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The quarterback dropped back and launched a long pass down the sideline to his favorite receiver.
- The defense was caught off guard by the pass and the offense gained a big chunk of yardage.
- The coach called a pass play on third and short, hoping to catch the defense off balance.
- The quarterback's pass was intercepted by the safety, who returned it for a touchdown.
- The offense struggled to complete a pass all game, with the quarterback being sacked multiple times.
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Meaning 10
A bad or difficult situation or state of affairs.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The country is going through a difficult pass with its economy in shambles and high unemployment rates.
- The team is having a tough pass this season, with several key players injured and a losing streak that seems to have no end.
- The family is going through a rough pass with the recent loss of their loved one and the financial struggles that followed.
- The company is in a bad pass, struggling to stay afloat amidst intense competition and declining sales.
- The city is experiencing a hard pass with the severe weather conditions and the resulting power outages and property damage.
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Meaning 11
(military) a written leave of absence; "he had a pass for three days".
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- The soldier was granted a pass to visit his family for the holidays.
- She had a pass for the weekend and planned to go to the beach.
- He applied for a pass to attend his sister's wedding out of town.
- The officer issued a pass to the recruit, allowing him to take a few days off.
- After a long deployment, the troops were given a pass to rest and recharge.
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Meaning 12
The location in a range of mountains of a geological formation that is lower than the surrounding peaks; "we got through the pass before it started to snow".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- We navigated through the narrow pass just before sunset, the fading light casting a golden glow over the landscape.
- The highest pass in the range is notoriously difficult to climb, with treacherous ice and steep rock faces.
- After days of arduous hiking, we finally reached the pass and were rewarded with a breathtaking view of the valley below.
- The old trade route winds its way through the mountain pass, where merchants and travelers have been crossing for centuries.
- As the storm clouds gathered, we made a beeline for the pass, knowing it was our only chance to reach the other side before the weather turned bad.
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Meaning 13
One complete cycle of operations (as by a computer); "it was not possible to complete the computation in a single pass".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The compiler makes a pass through the source code to check for syntax errors before attempting to compile it.
- The sorting algorithm requires multiple passes through the data to ensure it is fully sorted.
- In one pass through the database, the query was able to retrieve all the required information.
- The optimization algorithm makes a single pass through the data to identify the most efficient solution.
- After several passes through the document, the editor was satisfied that all errors had been corrected.
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Meaning 14
A difficult juncture; "a pretty pass"; "matters came to a head yesterday".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The company has reached a pretty pass, with debts mounting and investors losing confidence.
- Matters came to a head yesterday when the CEO announced the company's financial struggles.
- The country has come to a pass where it's unclear who's in charge, with the government and opposition at a stalemate.
- The situation has reached a pass where drastic measures are needed to prevent a complete collapse.
- The team's poor performance has brought them to a pass where they're in danger of being relegated to a lower league.
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Meaning 15
Success in satisfying a test or requirement; "his future depended on his passing that test"; "he got a pass in introductory chemistry".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.