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pass the/your time pass the timeTo occupy oneself during a period of spare time. If you're looking for a way to pass the time, we have plenty of great books to read!See also: pass, timepass the time (of day)to spend time doing something; to consume or use spare time by doing something. I read to pass the time while waiting in the doctor's office. I passed the time of day by talking to Dave.See also: pass, timepass the time1. Occupy oneself for an interval, as in The plane was six hours late but I passed the time reading a book. 2. pass the time of day. Exchange greetings, engage in pleasantries, chat, as in Whenever I met her we would stop to pass the time of day. [First half of 1800s] See also: pass, timepass the/your ˈtime (doing something) spend your time (doing something), often while you are waiting for something else: They told each other jokes to pass the time while waiting for the next train. ♢ We passed our time making plans for the weekend.See also: pass, time |