bidding

Noun
  1. An authoritative direction or instruction to do something (synset 107182782)
    is a type of: speech act - the use of language to perform some act
    subtypes:
    • countermand - a contrary command cancelling or reversing a previous command
    • order - (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
    • charge, commission, direction - a formal statement of a command or injunction to do something
    • commandment - something that is commanded
    • injunction - a formal command or admonition
    • behest - an authoritative command or request
    • open sesame - a magical command; used by Ali Baba
    same as: bid, command, dictation
  2. A request to be present (synset 107201188)
    "they came at his bidding"
    is a type of: invitation - a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
    same as: summons
  3. (bridge) the number of tricks a bridge player is willing to contract to make (synset 106749861)
    referred to in: bridge - any of various card games based on whist for four players
    is a type of: statement - a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
    subtypes:
    • contract, declaration - (contract bridge) the highest bid becomes the contract setting the number of tricks that the bidder must make
    • takeout - (bridge) a bid that asks your partner to bid another suit
    • overbid, overcall - (bridge) a bid that is higher than your opponent's bid (especially when your partner has not bid at all and your bid exceeds the value of your hand)
    • pre-empt, preempt, preemptive bid - a high bid that is intended to prevent the opposing players from bidding
    is a part of: bridge - any of various card games based on whist for four players
    same as: bid

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