shape up

• Phrasal verb, das den Prozess der Verbesserung, Entwicklung oder Annahme einer bestimmten Form oder Richtung bezeichnet. Es kann auch bedeuten, dass jemand sein Verhalten oder seine Leistung verbessert.

A phrasal verb used to indicate the process of improving, developing, or taking a particular form or direction.

unzählbar · intransitiv · Phrasal, ohne Objekt

1. Improve behavior or performanceinformal

   To start behaving or performing better, often after a period of poor performance.

   Sich bessern

   • The coach told the team they need to shape up or they'll lose the championship.
   • He was warned to shape up at work or face consequences.
   • She really shaped up after getting feedback from her manager.

   Synonymebuckle downimprovereformstraighten up

   Antonymedeteriorateregressworsen

2. Develop or take forminformal

   To develop or progress in a particular way; to take on a specific form.

   Sich entwickeln

   • The project is shaping up to be a huge success.
   • The new policy is shaping up differently than expected.
   • Her career is shaping up nicely after the promotion.

   Synonymecome alongdevelopformpan outprogresstake shapework out

3. Get physically fitinformal

   To improve one's physical condition through exercise and diet.

   Sich in Form bringen

   • I need to shape up before the summer vacation.
   • He started going to the gym to shape up.
   • She shaped up quickly after following a strict workout routine.

   Synonymeslim downtone uptrim downwork out

Grundverbshape