pass around

Distribute among everyone

To pass around is to circulate something among a group, handing it from person to person: They passed around a bottle of whiskey, Pass the signup sheet around.

The phrase suggests sharing or collective examination—everyone gets a turn with the item.

It can also mean to distribute: She passed around copies of the report.

Related

hand · give · offer · tray · party platter · plate · bowl · collection · joint · peace pipe · bottle · whisper · gossip · word of mouth · spread · rotate · hot potato · exchange

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Opposites
distribution vs. retention

pass aroundhoard

Hidden accumulated valuables

keep · hold onto · retain · keep to oneself · stockpile

circulation vs. restriction

pass aroundrestrict

To impose limits upon

conceal · keep secret · hide · suppress · censor

Family

pass, around, passed, passing, passes, passer, passable, passage, passenger

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G