Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

pass-the-word

phrase
/pæs ðə wɜrd/
Definition
To communicate or spread a message or information to others.
Examples
  • When the concert tickets went on sale, I asked my friends to pass-the-word so everyone could get one.
  • She told me to pass-the-word about the community meeting next week.
Meaning
The act of informing someone about something, typically a news update or a request, so that they can share it with others.
Synonyms
  • spread the word
  • inform
  • notify
  • communicate