Be up for Meaning in English
expression
ˈbi/, /bi/ /ˈəp/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
bee UHP for
bˈiː/ /ˈʌp/ /fˈɔː
bee UP faw
Definition
To be willing, interested, or available to do something. Often used to say you want to join an activity or try something new.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal and spoken English; common with invitations or opportunities ('be up for a movie', 'be up for it'). Usually used with activities or challenges. Not used in formal writing.
Spanish: tener ganas de - estar dispuesto aPortuguese (BR): estar a fim de - estar disposto aPortuguese (PT): estar para - estar disposto aChinese (Simplified): 愿意参加 - 有兴趣做Chinese (Traditional): 願意參加 - 有興趣做Hindi: कुछ करने के लिए तैयार होनाArabic: مستعد لـ - راغب فيBengali: ইচ্ছুক - আগ্রহীRussian: быть не против - хотеть - быть готовымJapanese: やる気がある - 参加したいVietnamese: sẵn sàng - muốnKorean: 할 마음이 있다 - 해보고 싶다Turkish: istekli olmak - hazır olmakUrdu: تیار ہونا - چاہناIndonesian: siap - ingin
Example Sentences
Are you up for a walk after dinner?
basic
I'm up for playing soccer this weekend.
basic
She wasn't up for going out last night.
basic
Let me know if you're up for some adventure this summer.
natural
I'm not really up for a big crowd tonight.
natural
If you're up for it, we could try that new restaurant downtown.
natural