foregone

• Bezeichnet etwas, das bereits geschehen ist oder mit Sicherheit geschehen wird; häufig in der Wendung 'eine beschlossene Sache' für eine im Voraus entschiedene Schlussfolgerung.

Describes something that has already happened or is certain to happen; often used in the phrase 'foregone conclusion'.

1. Predetermined or inevitableC1formal

   Something that is already decided or certain to happen.

   Vorherbestimmt oder unvermeidlich

   • The outcome of the match was a foregone conclusion.
   • His promotion was a foregone decision after his excellent performance.
   • It was a foregone result that the bill would pass.

   Synonymeassuredcertaindestinedfatedfixedinescapableinevitablepredeterminedunavoidable

   Antonymecontingentdoubtfuluncertainundeterminedunpredictable

• Deutsches Verb für den Verzicht auf etwas, besonders auf etwas Angenehmes, oder dafür, zeitlich oder räumlich vorauszugehen. Es kann sowohl 'verzichten' als auch 'vorangehen' bedeuten.

A verb used to indicate the act of deciding not to have or do something, especially something enjoyable, or to go before in time or place.

unregelmäßiges Verb

1. To go beforeC1formal

   To precede in time, place, or order.

   Vorausgehen

   • The introduction will forego the main presentation.
   • A period of calm often foregoes a storm.
   • The events that forego the ceremony are carefully planned.

   Synonymeantecedeantedatecome beforeprecedepredate

   Antonymefollowsucceed

2. To do withoutC1formal

   To abstain from or give up something, often voluntarily.

   Verzichten

   • She decided to forego dessert to stay healthy.
   • He will forego his vacation to finish the project.
   • They agreed to forego their bonuses for the company's benefit.

   Synonymeabstaindispense witheschewgive uprelinquishrenouncesacrificewaive

   Antonymeacceptenjoyindulgekeepretaintake