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lost out

/lɒst aʊt/

/lɔst aʊt/

Translations

lose outverb

lost out

Past Simple

lost out

Past Simple

lost out

Past Participle

losing out

Gerund

/luːz aʊt/

If you don't act quickly, you might lose out on this opportunity.

Если вы не действуете быстро, вы можете упустить эту возможность.

He was afraid he would lose out to his competitors.

Он боялся, что потеряет в конкуренции с соперниками.

Synonyms

miss out

be at a disadvantage

suffer a loss

be deprived of

lose outverb

To fail to achieve or receive something desired, especially as a result of a disadvantageous situation.

She lost out on the promotion because she didn't have enough experience.

To be deprived of an opportunity or benefit.

Many small businesses lost out during the economic downturn.