go up for
The phrase "go up for" is versatile and used in various contexts to indicate something being made available or someone seeking an opportunity.
Definition
B2Sales and Auctions
(common)To be made available for sale or auction.
Example
- The painting will go up for auction next month.
B2Career and Opportunities
(common)To enter the process of being considered for a role, position, or advancement.
Example
- She is going up for a promotion next quarter.
B2Competitions and Awards
(common)To be presented or submitted for a particular purpose, such as an award or prize.
Example
- His film will go up for an award at the festival.
C1Cricket
(informal, sports)Of the fielding side, to appeal for the batsman or batswoman to be out.
Example
- The fielders went up for an appeal, but the umpire was unmoved.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "go up for":
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