Definition of Pass up

to let something go without accepting it or taking advantage of the benefits

Examples of Pass up in a sentence

Because he enjoyed the position he was in, Clark decided to pass up the opportunity to become store manager.  

Although she hated to pass up a good sale, Yolonda kept her ‘no-shopping’ promise to her husband.  

Kenzie was asked to go to prom by her school crush but passed up the offer so she could stay home with her sick mother.  

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