bidding

[ bid-ing ]

noun

1. command; summons; invitation:

   I went there at his bidding.

2. bids bid collectively, or a period during which bids bid are made or received:

   The bidding began furiously.

3. a bid. bide.

bidding

/ ˈbɪdɪŋ /

noun

1. an order; command (often in the phrases do or follow the bidding of , at someone's bidding )
2. an invitation; summons
3. the act of making bids, as at an auction or in bridge
4. bridge a group of bids considered collectively, esp those made on a particular deal

Word History and Origins

Origin of bidding¹

Middle English word dating back to 1125–75; bid ¹, -ing ¹

Idioms and Phrases

Idioms

1. do someone's bidding, to submit to someone's orders; perform services for someone:

   After he was promoted to vice president at the bank, he expected everyone around him to do his bidding.

Example Sentences

City are bidding to win a fifth Premier League title in a row - but Opta only give them a 38% chance of doing so.

From BBC

Under this franchising system, councils could be able to decide routes, timetables and fares - with operators bidding to run services for a fixed fee.

From BBC

Also, presidential immunity doesn’t extend to other executive branch officials, and Trump will need confederates in the Justice Department to do his bidding.

From Los Angeles Times

By demonstrating a commitment to hosting women's sport, the WTA Finals deal could also boost Saudi Arabia's chances when bidding for future sports events.

From BBC

On the morning after Guggenheim Baseball won the bidding, I met with the owners in a conference room about 10 miles from Yankee Stadium.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• auction
• tender