Phrase guide

pass the time

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To occupy oneself for a period of time.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Since the train was late, we passed the time looking at our fellow passengers and making up stories about them.

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Antonyms: none provided

History

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Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • German: sich die Zeit vertreiben — to occupy oneself
  • Ancient Greek: φοιτάω (phoitáō) — to occupy oneself
  • Hawaiian: hoʻohala manawa — to occupy oneself
  • Ingrian: veettää — to occupy oneself
  • Polish: zabijać czas — to occupy oneself
  • Polish: zabić czas — to occupy oneself
  • Thai: ฆ่าเวลา — to occupy oneself