Meaning of Bid | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Acronym of business improvement district.
   abbreviation, acronym, alt-of
2. An offer at an auction, or to carry out a piece of work.
3. A (failed) attempt to receive or intercept a pass.
4. An attempt, effort, or pursuit (of a goal).
5. A particular route that a driver regularly takes from their domicile.
6. A prison sentence.
   slang

Equivalents

Examples

“His bid was $35,000.”

“The company tendered a bid for a lucrative transport contract.”

“Nice bid!”

“Their efforts represented a sincere bid for success.”

“She put in her bid for the presidency.”

“He put in his bid for office.”

“Then, as the Sunderland fans' cheers bellowed around the stadium, United's title bid was over when it became apparent City had pinched a last-gasp winner to seal their first title in 44 years.”

“[Running,] Doyle had passed up a dozen chances to go underground. He was swinging east again making another bid for Arcade.”

“I can’t stand this new bid I’m on, even if the mileage is better.”

“So we ‘lawyered up’. That’s how they say it in the bucket, son, where I did an eight-hour bid.”

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