Phrasal Verb - shaping up
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.Definition
- To prepare oneself for a challenge or to improve one's physical, mental, or emotional condition. 2. To make something or someone presentable or more effective. 3. To come together or to progress towards a solution or resolution.
Examples
| No. | Example |
|---|---|
| 1 | John has been shaping up for the marathon by training every day. |
| 2 | The project is finally starting to shape up after months of delays. |
| 3 | After a rough start, the team began to shape up and win game after game. |
| 4 | I need to shape up if I want to get the job. |
| 5 | The new manager is shaping up to be a great leader. |
| 6 | The furniture in this room needs to be shaped up before the party. |
| 7 | The economy is starting to shape up after the recession. |
| 8 | You need to shape up if you want to keep your job. |
| 9 | The investigation is shaping up to be a major scandal. |
| 10 | My friend's life was a mess, but he's really starting to shape up now. |