Shape up
verb
To improve one's behavior, performance, or attitude.
Robbie, you need to shape up if you want to stay on the athletic team.
Often appears as...
- shape up or ship out
- shape up quickly
verb
Developing or forming something in a particular way.
Her plan for the new business is beginning to shape up.
Often appears as...
- plan is shaping up
- things are shaping up
verb
To get oneself into good physical condition.
He is at the gym, trying to shape up for the marathon.
Often appears as...
- shape up for sports
- shape up for event
verb
To improve one's behavior, performance, or attitude.
Robbie, you need to shape up if you want to stay on the athletic team.
Often appears as...
- shape up or ship out
- shape up quickly
verb
Developing or forming something in a particular way.
Her plan for the new business is beginning to shape up.
Often appears as...
- plan is shaping up
- things are shaping up
verb
To get oneself into good physical condition.
He is at the gym, trying to shape up for the marathon.
Often appears as...
- shape up for sports
- shape up for event
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/2Ultimatum Expression
Often used to warn someone to improve or face consequences.
Your grades need to shape up or you'll lose your scholarship.
Pro Tip 2/2Expectation of Change
Implies that someone expects noticeable improvements soon.
Your conduct at work must shape up by next month.
Pro Tip 1/2Ultimatum Expression
Often used to warn someone to improve or face consequences.
Your grades need to shape up or you'll lose your scholarship.
Pro Tip 2/2Expectation of Change
Implies that someone expects noticeable improvements soon.
Your conduct at work must shape up by next month.
Pro Tip 1/2Ultimatum Expression
Often used to warn someone to improve or face consequences.
Your grades need to shape up or you'll lose your scholarship.
Pro Tip 2/2Expectation of Change
Implies that someone expects noticeable improvements soon.
Your conduct at work must shape up by next month.
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