passed up (Meaning)

passed up

to let go by without accepting or taking advantage of, decline, reject

I declined the promotion, passing it up in favor of my current role.
The athlete passed up the opportunity to compete in the Olympics, citing health concerns.
The scholarship was passed up to a more qualified candidate.
The job offer was tempting, but he passed it up to pursue his entrepreneurial dreams.
She passed up the chance to attend the party, preferring to spend time with her family.
The hikers passed up the treacherous trail, choosing a safer alternative.
The CEO passed up the lucrative deal, believing it was unethical.
The chef passed up the opportunity to use expensive ingredients, opting for locally sourced and affordable options.
The artist passed up the prestigious award to show solidarity with those less fortunate.
The politician passed up the chance to run for a higher office, prioritizing his current constituents.

to let go by without accepting or taking advantage of, decline, reject

ignored, balked (at), passed, turned down, rejected, declined,refused, threw over, turned one's back on, shot down

approved,agreed (to), adopted, accepted, received, selected, took, consented,swallowed, welcomed

I declined the promotion, passing it up in favor of my current role.

The athlete passed up the opportunity to compete in the Olympics, citing health concerns.

The scholarship was passed up to a more qualified candidate.

The job offer was tempting, but he passed it up to pursue his entrepreneurial dreams.