buck for
C1 informal transitive
In simple words
To try really hard to get a promotion or a better position at work.
Meanings
1 C1
idiomatic
informal
To eagerly seek a promotion or higher rank, especially by performing conspicuously well or currying favor.
"Everyone in the office knows he's bucking for the regional manager position."
Usage notes
Primarily used in American English, especially in military or professional workplace contexts. Has a slightly competitive or self-serving connotation.
Commonly used with
promotion raise position rank sergeant management
Forms
Base
buck for
I/you/we/they
3rd person
bucks for
he/she/it
Past simple
bucked for
yesterday
Past participle
bucked for
have + pp
-ing form
bucking for
continuous
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