up for

idiom

1

informal : wanting to have or do (something)

I'm up for some Chinese food.

Are you up for watching a movie?

We're going out dancing tonight. Are you up for it?

2

—used to say that someone or something is or will be involved in a particular process and especially one that leads to a decision

His proposal is up for consideration.

She is up for reelection next year.

3

—used to say that something is available to be bought

Our house is up for sale.

items that are up for auction

4

: appearing in a court of law because of being accused of (a crime)

He was up for armed robbery.

Examples of up for in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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Apple West 14th Street Address: 401 West 14th Street Give it up for the three-story spiral glass staircase. —Zach Schiffman, Curbed, 24 Dec. 2024

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The device launched earlier this month, but stocks sold out quickly so it's currently shown as up for pre-order while the company catches up with orders. —Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 24 Dec. 2024