up for

phrase

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

Progressives like Melat Kiros have signaled their votes for Jeffries might be up for grabs unless their leadership embraces more left-leaning policies, but most Democrats are skeptical about major defections. — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2026

But obviously, that DH spot is also available or up for grabs as well for other people who could benefit from it at the same time. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 27 Oct. 2026

Blitz them up for kale salad with pecan vinaigrette and bake up a new classic, pecan cream pie. — Jenn De La Vega, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026

Authorities in the Central Valley community of Manteca are investigating after an allegedly threatening Facebook post was directed at the city's mayor, who is up for re-election. — Tim Fang, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for up for

• abhor
• abor
• adore
• afore
• ardour
• ashore
• backdoor
• before
• bookstore
• candour
• centaur
• claymore