What are the definitions of “give it up to”?
Learn how to use these expressions through these examples
- 1Applaud.
Please GIVE IT UP TO our next guest.
What’s the most common meaning of the phrasal verb “give it up to”?
The phrasal verb give it up to is commonly used to mean applauding or showing appreciation for someone. It is often used in live performances or events to introduce a performer or guest and encourage the audience to clap or cheer for them.
What are the different verb forms of “give it up to”?
| Root Verb | give it up to |
| Third Person Singular Present | gives it up to |
| Present Participle | giving it up to |
| Simple Past | gave it up to |
| Past Participle | given it up to |
Example
Let's give it up to the band for their amazing performance.
Example
The host gives it up to the next speaker.
Example
The crowd is giving it up to the singer for her beautiful voice.
Example
The audience gave it up to the comedian for his hilarious jokes.
Example
The fans had given it up to the team for their victory.
What kind of phrasal verb is “give it up to”?
Notes from a Native English Speaker
What is a transitive and intransitive verb? - A transitive verb always has an object after it. (Example: Sam bought a car.) - An intransitive verb never has an object.(Example: She laughed loudly.)
Transitive verb
“give it up to” is a transitive phrasal verb because it requires a direct object to complete its meaning. The direct object specifies what is being removed, obtained, or eliminated.
Example
The crowd gave it up to the band for their amazing performance.
Example
The host gave it up to the next speaker.
Notes from a Native English Speaker
What is a separable and inseparable phrasal verb? - A “separable phrasal verb” can be separated with an object between the verb and particle. - An “inseparable phrasal verb” cannot be separated by an object.
Inseparable
“give it up to” is an inseparable phrasal verb. This means that you can’t place an object between the verb and the particle, otherwise, it changes the meaning of the phrasal verb.
Example
The crowd gave it up to the band for their amazing performance.
Example
The host gave it up to the next speaker.
Good things to know
Does “give it up to” have an informal or formal tone?
Give it up to is a casual phrase often used in informal settings such as concerts, shows, or casual conversations. It is not commonly used in formal writing or professional settings.
