Enter the word for search

bidding up

/ˈbɪdɪŋ ʌp/

Translations

bid upverb

bidding up

Gerund

bid up

Past Simple

bid up

Past Participle

bidding up

Gerund

/bɪd ʌp/

faire monter les enchèresAux enchères, pour augmenter le prix par des offres successives.

The collectors bid up the price of the rare painting at the auction.

Les collectionneurs ont fait monter les enchères pour la rare peinture lors de la vente aux enchères.

Additional translations

faire grimper le prixSens plus général, quand le prix augmente sous l'effet des enchères ou de la concurrence.

Synonyms

bid upverb

To increase the price of something, especially by offering more money than others in an auction or competitive situation.

The collectors bid up the price of the rare painting at the auction.