Cool MateMeaning of Pass up
To decline or reject an opportunity or offer.
In simple words: To choose not to do or accept something.
Pass up in a sentence
- She decided to pass up the job offer because it didn't meet her salary expectations.
- Don't pass up this chance to travel abroad; it could be a life-changing experience.
- He passed up the opportunity to join us for dinner because he was too tired.
- They passed up on the tickets for the concert, thinking it was too expensive.
- If you pass up an opportunity like this, you might regret it later.
How to use Pass up
Use 'pass up' in informal contexts when discussing options or opportunities. It's less appropriate in very formal writing.
Grammar pattern
pass up + object
Memory hint
Imagine a person passing on a dessert at a party, saying 'No, I’ll pass up on that!'.
Related words
Collocations with Pass up
- pass up an opportunity
- pass up a chance
- pass up an offer
Common mistakes with Pass up
- Confusing with 'pass on', which can imply giving something to someone else.
- Using 'pass up' without an object, which is grammatically incorrect.
- Misunderstanding as 'give up', which means to stop trying or to surrender.
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Pass up in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
رفض فرصة
أن تختار عدم فعل أو قبول شيء ما.
- Bengaliবাংলা
ছেড়ে দেওয়া, প্রত্যাখ্যান করা
কোনো কিছু করতে বা গ্রহণ করতে না চাওয়া।
- GermanDeutsch
ablehnen, verpassen
Sich entscheiden, etwas nicht zu tun oder anzunehmen.
- SpanishEspañol
Rechazar
Elegir no hacer o no aceptar algo.
- Persianفارسی
رد کردن، چشمپوشی کردن
انتخاب نکردن برای انجام یا قبول چیزی.
- FrenchFrançais
Refuser, laisser passer
Choisir de ne pas faire ou accepter quelque chose.
- Hindiहिन्दी
ठुकराना
किसी चीज़ को न करने या स्वीकार न करने का निर्णय लेना।
- ItalianItaliano
Rifiutare, rinunciare a
Scegliere di non fare o accettare qualcosa.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Recusar, Deixar passar
Escolher não fazer ou aceitar algo.
- RussianРусский
отказаться от
Решить не делать или не принимать что-то.
- Urduاردو
موقعہ گنوانا، ٹھکرا دینا
کسی چیز کو نہ کرنے یا قبول نہ کرنے کا انتخاب کرنا۔
- Chinese中文
Pass up
选择不做或不接受某事。
More phrasal verbs like Pass up
- Decline
- Reject
- We were in a store
A retail establishment selling goods to consumers.
- BelieveA1
to feel certain that something is true or that somebody is telling you the truth
- We couldn't believe it
Expressing astonishment or skepticism about a situation.
- CountryA1
an area of land that has or used to have its own government and laws
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Frequently asked questions about Pass up
What does Pass up mean?
To choose not to do or accept something.
What is the definition of Pass up?
To decline or reject an opportunity or offer.
How do you use Pass up in a sentence?
She decided to pass up the job offer because it didn't meet her salary expectations.
Can you give another example of Pass up?
Don't pass up this chance to travel abroad; it could be a life-changing experience.
What are synonyms for Pass up?
Common alternatives include decline, reject, forgo, turn down.
What words go with Pass up?
It commonly pairs with pass up an opportunity, pass up a chance, pass up an offer.
What are common mistakes when using Pass up?
Confusing with 'pass on', which can imply giving something to someone else. Using 'pass up' without an object, which is grammatically incorrect. Misunderstanding as 'give up', which means to stop trying or to surrender.
How do you pronounce Pass up?
US: //pæs ʌp//, UK: //pɑːs ʌp//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Pass up?
Use 'pass up' in informal contexts when discussing options or opportunities. It's less appropriate in very formal writing.