up for

up for

1. Available for or undergoing (some process)

2. Willing to take part in (informal)

3. Standing as a candidate for

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1) available for

the house next door is up for sale

2) being considered for

he had been up for promotion

3) due for

his contract is up for renewal in June

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up for

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? [=are you interested in joining us?]

2 a

— 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. [=is being considered]

The budget is up for discussion in today's meeting.

She is up for reelection next year. [=she will be trying to get reelected next year]

He'll be up for parole in two more years.

2 b

— used to say that something is available to be bought

Our house is up for sale. [=our house is being sold]

items that are up for auction

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

He was up for armed robbery.

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