Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lose-out
phrasal verb
/luːz aʊt/
Definition
to miss an opportunity or benefit, typically because of a decision or circumstance.
Examples
- If you don’t apply for the scholarship, you’ll lose out on a great opportunity.
- He didn’t invest in the company and ended up losing out when it went public.
Meaning
When someone loses out, they fail to gain something that they could have had, often due to competition or choices made by themselves or others.
Synonyms
- miss
- forfeit
- pass up
