passen — meaning in English

English meaning

• conform verb To match your behaviour, appearance, or attitudes to what is expected or normal, especially to fit in with a group.
• fit adj Physically healthy and in good shape.
• match noun An organized contest between competitors, as in sport.
• pass verb To move from one place, position, or state to another.
• passing adjective Lasting only briefly; temporary.
• suit noun A matching jacket and trousers (or skirt) worn together as formal or business clothing.

Senses

passen is used for these senses in English:

• conform (transitive, intransitive, often followed by to) To change to more closely match typical characteristics or behavior.
• go with (transitive) To correspond or fit well with, to match.
• match (transitive) To agree with; to be equal to; to correspond to.
• pass (transitive) To cause to advance by stages of progress; to carry on with success through an ordeal, examination, or action; specifically, to give legal or official sanction to; to ratify; to enact; to approve as valid and just.
• passing A form of juggling where several people pass props between each other, usually clubs or rings.

conform — full definition

1. verb To match your behaviour, appearance, or attitudes to what is expected or normal, especially to fit in with a group.
2. verb To meet a required standard, specification, or rule.

fit — full definition

1. adj Physically healthy and in good shape.
2. adj Suitable or appropriate for a particular purpose.
3. adj (UK, informal) Sexually attractive; good-looking.
4. verb To be the correct size or shape for something or someone.
5. verb To match or agree with something.

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