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

In a reflection of just how hotly contested this season has been, Week 15 kicks off with every playoff berth up for grabs. —Mike Jones, New York Times, 14 Dec. 2025

Learn how to build healthy financial habits today to set your children up for greater success in the future. —Ashton Jackson, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2025

Bray is next up for a primary reelection in May 2028. —David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 13 Dec. 2025

Half of Indiana senators are up for reelection next year, and the conservative organization Turning Point Action had pledged to fund campaigns against them. —Arkansas Online, 12 Dec. 2025

Rhymes for up for

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