Shape up Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈʃeɪp/ /ˈəp

SHAYP-uhp

UK

ʃˈeɪp/ /ˈʌp

SHAYP-uhp

التعريف

To behave or perform better, often after warning or criticism. It can also mean to get healthier or fitter physically.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Mainly informal; often used as a warning ('You need to shape up!'). Can refer to behavior (attitude, work) or physical condition. Common in the phrase 'shape up or ship out' (improve or leave).

• Spanish: mejorar - ponerse en forma - corregir la actitud
• Portuguese (BR): melhorar - endireitar-se - entrar em forma
• Portuguese (PT): melhorar - endireitar-se - pôr-se em forma
• Chinese (Simplified): 改进 - 端正行为 - 变得健康
• Chinese (Traditional): 改進 - 端正行為 - 變得健康
• Hindi: सुधरना - अपने आप को सुधारना
• Arabic: تحسَّن - عدِّل سلوكك - اضبط نفسك
• Bengali: নিজেকে ঠিক করা - নিজেকে গুছিয়ে নেওয়া
• Russian: взяться за ум - исправиться - прийти в форму
• Japanese: しっかりする - 改善する - 体を鍛える
• Vietnamese: cải thiện bản thân - trở nên nghiêm túc - lấy lại phong độ
• Korean: 정신 차리다 - 태도를 고치다 - 몸을 만들다
• Turkish: kendine çeki düzen vermek - toparlanmak
• Urdu: سدھر جانا - خود کو سنوارنا
• Indonesian: cải thiện bản thân - trở nên nghiêm túc - lấy lại phong độ

جمل نموذجية

If you don't shape up, you might get in trouble at school.

basic

You really need to shape up and start coming to work on time.

basic

John goes to the gym every day to shape up.

basic

You better shape up or you'll miss the team!

natural

My boss said I have to shape up or ship out.

natural

She started to shape up after her coach talked to her.

natural