passage1
/
ˈpasɪdʒ/
n.
- the action or process of moving through, under, over, or past something on the way from one place to another.
▸the action or process of moving forward.
▸the right to pass through somewhere.
▸a journey by sea or air.
- a way through something; a passageway.
- the process of transition from one state to another.
▸the passing of a bill into law.
- a short section or episode from a text, musical composition, game, etc.
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/paˈsɑːʒ/
Medicine & Biology the process of propagating microorganisms or cells in a series of host organisms or culture media.
v.
/
paˈsɑːʒ/
Medicine &
Biology subject (microorganisms or cells) to a passage.
Phrase
- passage of
(or at)
arms
archaic a fight or dispute. - work one's passage
work in return for a free place on a voyage.
Etymology
ME: from OFr., based on L. passus ‘pace’.
passage2
/
paˈsɑːʒ/
n.
a riding movement in which a horse executes a slow elevated trot, giving the impression of dancing.
Etymology
C18: from Fr. passage, from an alt. of Ital. passeggiare ‘to walk, pace’.