Pronunciation: /fɔrˈɡoʊ/
noun the act of refraining from or giving up something
A1 I decided to forgo dessert so I could save room for the main course.
A2 She had to forgo her vacation plans due to unexpected work commitments.
B1 The company had to forgo their annual bonus program in order to cut costs.
B2 He was willing to forgo his own needs in order to help his friend in need.
C1 The politician was forced to forgo his reelection campaign due to a scandal.
C2 Despite the temptation, she chose to forgo the easy path and instead pursued a more challenging career.
verb to refrain from or give up something
A1 I decided to forgo dessert and just have a coffee instead.
A2 She had to forgo her vacation plans due to unexpected work commitments.
B1 In order to save money, I will forgo buying new clothes this month.
B2 The team agreed to forgo their bonuses in order to invest in new equipment.
C1 The CEO chose to forgo his salary in order to help the company through a difficult financial period.
C2 Despite the temptation, she decided to forgo the opportunity to study abroad in order to focus on her career.
formal I have decided to forgo attending the conference in order to focus on other priorities.
informal I'm going to forgo dessert tonight so I can stick to my diet.
slang I'll just forgo the whole thing and stay home instead.
figurative Sometimes it's necessary to forgo short-term pleasure for long-term success.
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