What does "bid in" mean?

To bid a higher price on one's own property than anyone else at an auction, in order to either secure the item or to raise the final price.

What is a synonym for "bid in"?

Common synonyms include: bid, offer, shill.

verb

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Verb

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To bid a higher price on one's own property than anyone else at an auction, in order to either secure the item or to raise the final price.