passen — meaning in English
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English meaning
- conform verb To match your behavior, 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
- verb To match your behavior, appearance, or attitudes to what is expected or normal, especially to fit in with a group.
- verb To meet a required standard, specification, or rule.
fit — full definition
- adj Physically healthy and in good shape.
- adj Suitable or appropriate for a particular purpose.
- adj (UK, informal) Sexually attractive; good-looking.
- verb To be the correct size or shape for something or someone.
- verb To match or agree with something.
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