English Dictionary
Definition match up in British English
match up phrasal verb
phrasal verb
1
if one thing matches up with another, or if they match up, they are the same or have similar qualities
Example
Information received from the two informants didn't match up.
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1.1
to find someone or something that forms the right combination with someone or something else
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2
to be as good as someone or something
Example
The British sci-fi film has never matched up to its American counterpart.
Example
His performance has not matched up to expectations.
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