To pass or go by, usually in reference to time.
समय का गुजरना
English Usage: Three hours have elapsed since we started waiting for the train.
Hindi Usage: हमें ट्रेन का इंतजार करते हुए तीन घंटे गुजार चुके हैं।
The act or instance of passing, especially time.
बीतना
English Usage: The elapse of time during the meeting felt exceptionally long.
Hindi Usage: बैठक के दौरान समय का बीतना बेहद लंबा लग रहा था।