What is the meaning of passage?

noun

• The act of passing from one state or place to the next.
  • synonyms: transition
• A section of text; particularly a section of medium length.
• A way through or along which someone or something may pass.
• The passing of a law by a legislative body.
  • synonyms: enactment
• A journey usually by ship.
  • usage: "the outward passage took 10 days"
  • synonyms: transit
• A short section of a musical composition.
  • synonyms: musical passage
• A path or channel or duct through or along which something may pass.
  • usage: "the nasal passages"
  • synonyms: passageway
• A bodily reaction of changing from one place or stage to another.
  • usage: "the passage of air from the lungs"; "the passing of flatus"
  • synonyms: passing
• The motion of one object relative to another.
  • usage: "stellar passings can perturb the orbits of comets"
  • synonyms: passing
• The act of passing something to another person.
  • synonyms: handing over