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Definition shape up in British English

shape up phrasal verb

[intransitive] phrasal verb
1

to develop

Example

Education is shaping up as the hottest issue on the agenda.

Synonyms and related words
shape up function work out
2

to improve your behaviour or your work

Example

The new boss has warned Roger to shape up.

Synonyms and related words
improve recover look up
2.1

used for telling someone that if they do not improve their behaviour or their work they must leave

Synonyms and related words
watch it or else if someone isn’t careful
Definition shape up in British English