Shape-up Definition

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noun
A method of selecting a daily work crew, as of longshoremen, from an assembled group of those available.
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(slang) A gathering of labourers, where employers hire them for day jobs.

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verb

(intransitive, idiomatic) To improve; to correct one's bad habits or behavior.

He'd better shape up soon, or he'll fail the class.
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(intransitive, idiomatic) To take shape; to transform into or become.

The fog has vanished and it's shaping up to be a beautiful day.
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Shape-up Sentence Examples

  • It isn't going to get any easier, so I'd better shape up.

  • Another option is for the senior or junior class to vote on the theme so everyone can have a say in how the night will shape up.

  • In reality, the diet plan that Clinton chose to shape up was a low carb diet plan, which is heavy in protein and not compatible with grain and fiber rich vegetarian diets.

  • If you're on a quest to shape up your lower half, get moving!

  • Fold the top corner back down, grasp the bottom corner, and open the shape up.

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Words Starting With

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Words Ending With

PUP

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Words Starting With S and Ending With P

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