How to Pronounce "go up for"
expression
ˈɡoʊ/ /ˈəp/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
GOH UHP for, fur, furr
ɡˈəʊ/ /ˈʌp/ /fˈɔː
goh UP faw
Definition
To offer yourself as a candidate for something, like a job, position, or opportunity, or to participate in a competition or an examination.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡoʊ/ /ˈəp/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
British English
ɡˈəʊ/ /ˈʌp/ /fˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GOH UHP for, fur, furr
UK
goh UP faw
Listen in Context
I decided to go up for the lead role in the school play.
Are you going to go up for that promotion next month?
She wants to go up for the scholarship program.
After some thought, I decided to go up for the manager position, even though I was nervous.