- ˌjack sth ˈup
- phrasal verb
informalto increase the price, rate, or number of something by a large amount
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up for sth — ► intended, suggested, or being considered for something: »Jack is up for promotion this year. »They put the building up for sale. ► (also up for doing sth) willing and able to do or take part in an activity: »After a long day of meetings, I wasn … Financial and business terms
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