Level600
verb (動詞)
forego
～を諦める、～なしで済ます、～を控える
💡 Usage & Nuance:
TOEICでは、何かを得るために別のものを諦めたり、特定の行動を控える状況で使われます。（例：予算削減のために特典をforegoする）
🔄 Paraphrase & Synonyms
relinquish
waive
abstain from
do without
📝 Business Examples
Due to budget cuts, the company had to forego the annual holiday party.
予算削減のため、会社は毎年恒例のホリデーパーティーを諦めなければなりませんでした。
Part 5 Practice Quiz
Verify your vocabulary strength for "forego"
Employees may choose to _______ their right to overtime pay if they opt for flexible hours.
🎉 正解 / Correct!
解説: 文脈的に「残業代の権利を諦める」が自然です。
English: To give up a right is the correct meaning in this context.
English: To give up a right is the correct meaning in this context.
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