go up for
Compete to obtain
Go up for means to present oneself as a candidate or competitor for something: She's going up for the lead role, He went up for promotion last year.
The phrase suggests putting yourself forward for consideration or selection, whether for a job, award, audition, or position.
In British English, it can also mean to begin university studies: She's going up for Cambridge in the fall.
- tryoutCompetitive evaluation for selection
- auditionTrial performance for selection
- drama schoolTraining institution for actors
- testEvaluative examination
- applyPut into operation
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