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Definition weigh up in British English

weigh up phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb

▪ advantages, consequences, costs, factors, merits, possibilities, pros and cons

1

to consider the good and bad aspects of something in order to reach a decision about it

Example

Before buying weigh up the advantages and disadvantages of each type.

Synonyms and related words
consider plan think out
Definition weigh up in British English