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.
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The Reolink Elite Floodlight WiFi is up for pre-order now on Reolink’s website, with prices starting at $219.99.
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President Trump still needs to appoint a fifth member that would be up for a Senate vote.
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For now, a huge thank you to Cat for helping set us up for success.
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Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 24 July 2025
The Reolink Elite Floodlight WiFi is up for pre-order now on Reolink’s website, with prices starting at $219.99.
—Paul Lamkin, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
President Trump still needs to appoint a fifth member that would be up for a Senate vote.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 22 July 2025
For now, a huge thank you to Cat for helping set us up for success.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 22 July 2025
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“Up for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/up%20for. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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