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be up for debate

To be subject to discussion, deliberation, or argument. Kids, this is not up for debate. Either you clean your rooms, or you don't get to watch any TV today. I think the decision should at least be up for debate. After all, it will have a major impact on every employee in the company. They both have pros and cons, so it's still up for debate which of the two films is better.

debate on (something)

To discuss a topic at length. If they're debating on their different political views, this could go on all night.

debate with (oneself)

To contemplate the various options or aspects of something internally. This isn't a decision I take lightly, so I have been debating with myself what the right move is. Should I stay or should I go? Sean seemed to be debating with himself before he finally opened his mouth and confessed to his involvement with the crime.

put (something) up for (something)

1. To select or offer something for sale. I can't believe he's putting up his whole record collection for sale—he must really be strapped for cash! The bank put their house up for auction when they couldn't pay their mortgage any longer.

2. To subject something to some process or activity. I think we should put this decision up for a vote. After all, it will have a major impact on every employee in the company. The issue will be put up for discussion at our next meeting, so let's hold off talking about it for now.

up for debate

Subject to discussion, deliberation, or argument. Kids, this is not up for debate. Either you clean your rooms, or you don't get to watch any TV today. I think we should put this decision up for debate. After all, it will have a major impact on every employee in the company.

debate on something

to hold a long and disciplined discussion on a particular subject. We can debate on this all night if you think we will settle anything in the end. Are they still debating on the question?

debate

(with someone) about something

1. to enter into a long and disciplined discussion on a particular subject with someone. Our team debated with the other team about the chances for world peace. The candidates debate about taxes tomorrow. We will debate with them about health care.

2. . Fig. to argue with someone about something. I do not intend to debate with you about that matter. Tom did not agree to debate about it.

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Tuesday's meeting involves three different formats: questioning by moderator Bernard Ponsonby, cross–examination by the debaters themselves, and questions from the 350–member audience.

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The authors reply/Os autores respondem

Erin Hill won the trophy for the Best Individual Debater and, along with her debating partner Harry Doodson, also won the Best Team Trophy.

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