bid ‧ ding /ˈbɪdɪŋ/ BrE AmE noun [uncountable]
1 . when you ↑ bid for goods, especially in an ↑ auction :
The bidding was brisk and sales went well.
2 . at sb’s bidding formal because someone has told you to
3 . do sb’s bidding formal to obey someone’s requests or orders