Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

past-it

Adjective

/ˈpɑːst ɪt/

Definition

No longer in a state of youth or usefulness; beyond one’s prime.

Examples

After years of trying to compete in the marathon, he finally accepted he was past-it and focused on coaching instead.
She felt past-it after everyone pointed out how quickly the younger generation was surpassing her in skills.
The technology they were using was past-it and needed to be replaced with a more modern solution.

Meaning

The term ‘past-it’ refers to someone or something that is no longer capable of performing as well as they once did, often associated with age or obsolescence.