English · Phrasal verb Attested 18+

give it up

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To welcome onto a stage by cheering or applauding.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

hoan nghênh bằng tiếng vỗ tay

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Ladies and gentleman, give it up for the next First Lady of New York City!

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To agree to sexual intercourse, especially if reluctantly.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Đồng ý quan hệ tình dục, đặc biệt là nếu không muốn

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To hand over or relinquish; to explain something or tell a secret.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

bỏ qua hoặc từ bỏ

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “give it up” mean?

To welcome onto a stage by cheering or applauding.

Is “give it up” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.