Shape up | EWA Phasal Verbs Dictionary
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Shape up

/ʃeɪp ʌp/

B1

PreIntermediate

1. To improve or reform one's behavior or performance.

  • He needs to shape up if he wants to keep his job.
  • She was warned to shape up or face disciplinary actions.

2. To develop or take form in a specified manner, usually in a positive or expected way.

  • The project is shaping up nicely and should be completed on time.
  • Our vacation plans are shaping up well with the new itinerary.

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