1. to close, shut, stop
- Maria i pasim dua.
Maria closed the door. - pasim blut to stop bleeding
- pasim sua to dress a sore
2. to fasten or tie something
- Pasim rop gut.
Tie the rope well. - pasim bel to sterilise a woman; to satisfy one’s hunger
3. block
- Tait i pasim rot.
The flood has blocked the road.
4. to hold back, delay, hinder
- Mama i pasim mi.
Mother delayed me (also blokim).
5. pasim toktok agree
- Mitupela i pasim toktok pinis.
The two of us have agreed.
6. pasim tingting decide
- Mitupela i no pasim tingting yet.
We have not made a decision as yet.