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pass up

The correct spelling is pass up.

How to pronounce pass up

/pɑːs ˈʌp/
verb

IPA: /pɑːs ˈʌp/

Say it like: Pas-s u-p

The correct spelling is pass up. To refuse (not accept); forgo. For example: "He passed up my invitation for dinner, saying he was too busy"

Usage Examples

He passed up my invitation for dinner, saying he was too busy

The teacher told us to pass up our English homework.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To refuse (not accept); forgo.
  2. 2.To submit (hand in) items to a person, usually one's teacher.

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