Bidding

/bˈɪdɪŋ/

/ˈbɪdɪŋ/

[noun]

Bidding

[NOUN]

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

synonyms : bid

command

dictation

a request to be present

synonyms : summons

(bridge) the process by which players communicate information about their hand to their partner and determine the contract for the hand

synonyms : bid

Examples

1. After getting caught up in a bidding war for a rare collectible, John realized that all covet, all lose, as he ended up paying more than he could afford.

2. Bidding starts at $500.

3. To bid, bidding.

4. I do the master's bidding.