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

Children of Anguish and Anarchy will wrap things up for fans of the series, and for its steadfast protagonist Zélie, a member of the maji, an oppressed magical group. —Carly Tagen-Dye, Peoplemag, 23 May 2024

With the program teed up for reform this year, Newsom should seize the opportunity to deal another blow to Big Oil’s abuses and set the program on solid ground with a clear aim toward zero emissions. —Amelia Keyes, The Mercury News, 23 May 2024