What does "pass off" mean?

Misrepresent something or someone, as in They tried to pass off that piece of glass as a gemstone, or Bill passed her off as his sister. [Late 1700s] Also see palm off.
Be completed or carried out, take place, as in The meeting passed off without incident. [Late 1700s]

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