Even up Meaning in English
expression
ˈivɪn/ /ˈəp
EE-vin UP
ˈiːvən/ /ˈʌp
EE-vuhn UP
Definition
To make things equal or fair, especially by removing differences or balancing amounts.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, often used in sports or finance. Common with 'even up the score' or 'even things up'. Can also refer to settling debts. Less common in formal writing.
Spanish: igualar - emparejarPortuguese (BR): igualar - empatarPortuguese (PT): igualar - empatarChinese (Simplified): 使持平 - 使平等Chinese (Traditional): 使持平 - 使平等Hindi: बराबर करनाArabic: تسوية - موازنةBengali: সমান করা - হিসাব মেটানোRussian: уравнять - выровнять (баланс)Japanese: 均等にする - バランスを取るVietnamese: cân bằng - làm cho đềuKorean: 동등하게 하다 - 맞추다Turkish: eşitlemek - dengelemekUrdu: برابر کرنا - حساب برابر کرناIndonesian: menyamakan - menyelesaikan (utang)
Example Sentences
Let's even up the teams so both sides have the same number of players.
basic
He paid for my lunch, so I want to even up by buying him dinner.
basic
The score was 2-2 after they managed to even up in the last minute.
basic
I forgot to pay for half the bill last time. Let me even up now.
natural
They offered a discount to even up after the mistake with my order.
natural
If you help me move this weekend, that'll really even things up between us.
natural