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

Dress it up for your next cocktail party with heels and a clutch, or keep it casual for weekend brunch with sneakers and a tote bag. —Emma Guillen, Peoplemag, 18 Aug. 2024

For that reason, any indication that more people are willing to put their homes up for sale as interest rates come down should be viewed as a positive for affordability and, in turn, the U.S. economy. —Zev Fima, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2024

With a weight limit of 400 pounds, the chair folds up for winter storage, which means it can also be taken anywhere, including camping or a trip to the lake. —Kaitlin Gates, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Aug. 2024

Many resorted to promoting individuals who weren’t ready, setting both the individual and the organization up for failure. —Shannon Gabriel, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024