Pass up
verb
To choose not to take or accept something.
I can't believe you're passing up the chance to go to Paris!
Often appears as...
- pass up the opportunity
- pass up the chance
verb
To let something go by; to miss out.
She passed up the promotion because she didn't want to relocate.
Often appears as...
- pass up the promotion
- pass up the invitation
verb
To choose not to take or accept something.
I can't believe you're passing up the chance to go to Paris!
Often appears as...
- pass up the opportunity
- pass up the chance
verb
To let something go by; to miss out.
She passed up the promotion because she didn't want to relocate.
Often appears as...
- pass up the promotion
- pass up the invitation
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Opportunity-Related
Often used when someone willingly ignores a beneficial opportunity or choice.
He passed up the chance to work with a renowned scientist.
Pro Tip 2/3Requires Action
Implies an active decision to say no, rather than simply missing out.
Even with the discounts, Jenna passed up the jacket.
Pro Tip 3/3May Indicate Priorities
Shows the person's values or current priorities may be different.
She passed up the job offer to focus on her studies.
Pro Tip 1/3Opportunity-Related
Often used when someone willingly ignores a beneficial opportunity or choice.
He passed up the chance to work with a renowned scientist.
Pro Tip 2/3Requires Action
Implies an active decision to say no, rather than simply missing out.
Even with the discounts, Jenna passed up the jacket.
Pro Tip 3/3May Indicate Priorities
Shows the person's values or current priorities may be different.
She passed up the job offer to focus on her studies.
Pro Tip 1/3Opportunity-Related
Often used when someone willingly ignores a beneficial opportunity or choice.
He passed up the chance to work with a renowned scientist.
Pro Tip 2/3Requires Action
Implies an active decision to say no, rather than simply missing out.
Even with the discounts, Jenna passed up the jacket.
Pro Tip 3/3May Indicate Priorities
Shows the person's values or current priorities may be different.
She passed up the job offer to focus on her studies.
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