How to Pronounce "bid up"
expression
ˈbɪd/ /ˈəp
BID-uhp
bˈɪd/ /ˈʌp
BID-up
Definition
To raise the price of something, especially at an auction, by making higher offers or encouraging others to do so.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɪd/ /ˈəp
British English
bˈɪd/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BID-uhp
UK
BID-up
Listen in Context
The buyers started to bid up the price of the painting.
At auctions, people often bid up rare items.
Two companies tried to bid up the value of the land.
Whenever collectors compete, they bid up the prices very quickly.