up for

idiom

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?

—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.

—used to say that something is available to be bought

Our house is up for sale.

items that are up for auction

: 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 Seven seconds later, as Lopez hopelessly pointed to his teammate to cover up for his mistake, the ball splashed through the net, with the Bucks offering no resistance. —

Brian Sampson, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024 These are the pets up for adoption in Phoenix-area shelters this week. —

Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 25 Oct. 2024 Though he was selected by that episode’s bachelorette, Cheryl Bradshaw (Kendrick), as the winner of the actual telecast, the two never actually met up for their date in real life. —

Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 25 Oct. 2024 One Pegasus was launched at the Cannes Yachting Festival last month, and is currently up for pre-order. —

Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for up for

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