give it up

See also: give up

English

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)

(usually followed by for) To welcome onto a stage by cheering or applauding.
- 2013, Bill de Blasio’s Victory Speech‎^[1], New York Times, retrieved 27 April 2014:
  “Ladies and gentleman, give it up for the next First Lady of New York City!”
(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.
(intransitive, slang) To hand over or relinquish; to explain something or tell a secret.

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

welcome onto stage (imperative)