PASS BY

а. проходить мимо; So many people pass by and never notice the old lonely people. She passed close by me without a sign of recognition. б. оставлять без внимания, пропускать; to pass by in silence обходить молчанием; The voters passed him by and elected his opponent. We'll pass that matter by for the moment. в. проходить (о времени); A year passed by, and still she had not found a suitable job. г. быть известным (под именем); He passed by the name of Baker for many years, so avoiding discovery by the police.