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

Fragrant classics from Marc Jacobs, Lancôme, and Philosophy are all up for grabs at a fraction of their usual price tags. —Annie Blackman, Allure, 1 Dec. 2024

To set yourself up for success, focus on realistic goals. —Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 30 Nov. 2024

Layer up for more unpredictable weather with the Thread & Supply Plaid Polar Fleece Shacket, now up to 28 percent off, or Nike’s Water Repellent Hooded Jacket, now up to 60 percent off. —Kristin Magaldi, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2024

Crate & Barrel There’s up to 30% in markdowns up for grabs at Crate & Barrel, between some enviable tabletop decor to bigger furniture finds (faux burl, anyone)? —Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024