Bid on Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈbɪd/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn

BID-awn

UK

bˈɪd/ /ˈɒn

BID-on

Definition

To offer a specific amount of money to buy something, especially in an auction or competitive sale.

Usage & Nuances

Commonly used with auctions (online or live) and contracts. Always follow with the item: 'bid on a car.' In business, can refer to making an offer for a contract.

• Spanish: pujar por
• Portuguese (BR): dar um lance em - fazer um lance em
• Portuguese (PT): licitar por - fazer uma oferta por
• Chinese (Simplified): 竞标 - 出价
• Chinese (Traditional): 競標 - 出價
• Hindi: पर बोली लगाना
• Arabic: يُزايد على - يُقدم عرضاً على
• Bengali: দর হাঁকা - বিড করা
• Russian: делать ставку на - участвовать в торгах за
• Japanese: 入札する
• Vietnamese: đấu giá - đặt giá
• Korean: 입찰하다
• Turkish: teklif vermek
• Urdu: بولی لگانا
• Indonesian: menawar - mengajukan penawaran

Example Sentences

I want to bid on that painting.

basic

Did you bid on the car at the auction?

basic

They bid on the project last week.

basic

I'm planning to bid on some vintage guitars online tonight.

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A lot of companies will bid on this government contract.

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I didn't expect so many people to bid on my old bike!

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