plead up
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To plead guilty, especially to elevated charges in a plea bargain, such as to avoid a trial or to avoid immigration proceedings.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Nhận tội, đặc biệt là trong thỏa thuận nhận tội
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Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To offer a plea bargain.
Register: informal
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “plead up” mean?
To plead guilty, especially to elevated charges in a plea bargain, such as to avoid a trial or to avoid immigration proceedings.
Is “plead up” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.