give it up

give it up (third-person singular simple present gives it up, present participle giving it up, simple past gave it up, past participle given it up)

1. (usually followed by for) To welcome onto a stage by cheering or applauding.
   • 2013, Bill de Blasio’s Victory Speech‎, New York Times, retrieved 27 April 2014:

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

2. (euphemistic) To agree to sexual intercourse, especially if reluctantly.

   Coordinate terms: give in, give up, give way

   • 2009, Willy Vlautin, Northline:

     My husband thinks it's 'cause they're all raised Catholic and their girls don't give it up easily, except for the prostitutes.

• Usually used in the imperative mood, directing an audience to welcome a person, group, or entertainment act.