Definition of bypass. (Entry 1 of 2) 1: a passage to one side especially: a deflected route usually around a town. 2 a: a channel carrying a fluid around a part and back to the main stream. B (1): shunt sense 1b.
Related to in passing: for the most part, roughshod, in favor of, set out, refer to
in passing
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- Passing is an interesting glimpse into the lives of one woman, Irene, who believes herself happy with her black life and family, and Irene's childhood friend Clare who is 'passing' as white and has a white husband. Disappointingly, this book is only a novella.
Casually or as an aside during a conversation. It wasn't the main focus of our discussion—he only mentioned it in passing.Karen mentioned the party in passing the other day, but she didn't go into detail.
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in passing
casually; said or mentioned as an aside. I just heard your name in passing. I didn't hear more than that.The lecturer referred to George Washington in passing.
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in passing
Incidentally, by the way, as in 'It may be remarked in passing' (Charlotte Brontë, Shirley, 1849). [Mid-1800s]
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in ˈpassing
done or said while you are giving your attention to something else: ‘What did the minister say about educational reform?’ ‘Not very much. He just mentioned it in passing.’ ♢
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in passing
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pass by
1. To move, travel, or proceed past someone or something. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between 'pass' and 'by.' We passed by a number of cute houses on our tour of the neighborhood.Turn left after you pass by the old church in the middle of town.
2. To ignore, overlook, or disregard someone or something. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between 'pass' and 'by.' They passed by my stand and went for the pastries the girl next to me was selling.I'm telling you, don't pass such a great opportunity by—you'll regret it for the rest of your life!He felt like life had passed him by, and now he was stuck in middle age with no interesting experiences or memories.
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pass someone or something by
to miss someone or something; to overlook someone or something. The storm passed by the town leaving it unharmed. The teacher passed me by and chose the next person in line.
pass by (someone or something)
to move or travel past someone, something, or some place. Please don't pass by me so fast. If you pass by a large white house with a red roof, you have gone too far.
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pass by
1. Proceed past something, as in If you pass by a white house, you've gone too far. [c. 1300]
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2. Also, pass over. Disregard, overlook, as in Just pass by the first few pages and you'll get to the basics, or Ralph was passed over for promotion. [1300s]
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pass by
v.1. To move or travel past someone or something: You'll pass by many herds of cattle on your trip through the plains. We passed by Toledo on our way to Chicago.
2. To go past someone or something without stopping or acknowl-edging: We waved at the approaching truck, but it passed us by.
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3. To move past in time; elapse: Many weeks passed by with no rain.
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