to teach or give something to someone who will be alive after you have died
His is a family trade, passed down from generation to generation.
Generations of wisdom and family traditions were passed down from grandparents to grandchildren.
He decided to pass down his antique watch to his son as a symbol of family heritage.
The tribal elder emphasized the importance of passing down oral histories to preserve cultural heritage.
The mentor was eager to pass down valuable skills and knowledge to the next generation of aspiring artists.
