Measure up to Meaning in English
expression
ˈmɛʒɝ/ /ˈəp/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
MEZH-er UP too (or tuh, or ti)
mˈɛʒɐ/ /ˈʌp/ /tˈuː
MEZH-uh UP too
Definition
To be as good, important, or high in quality as something else, or to meet expectations or standards.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in negative or doubtful contexts ('not measure up to'), especially with standards, expectations, or comparisons. Slightly formal but common in conversation. Similar to 'live up to' but with a greater emphasis on comparison.
Spanish: estar a la altura de - cumplir con (expectativas)Portuguese (BR): corresponder a - estar à altura dePortuguese (PT): corresponder a - estar à altura deChinese (Simplified): 达到（标准）- 符合（期望）Chinese (Traditional): 達到（標準）- 符合（期望）Hindi: के अनुरूप होना - उम्मीदों पर खरा उतरनाArabic: يرتقي إلى - يفي بـ (التوقعات)Bengali: সমান হওয়া - মানানসই হওয়াRussian: соответствовать - быть на уровнеJapanese: 見合う - 匹敵するVietnamese: đáp ứng - xứng tầmKorean: 부합하다 - 걸맞다Turkish: beklemek - denk gelmekUrdu: ہم پلہ ہونا - معیار پر پورا اترناIndonesian: memenuhi - sebanding dengan
Example Sentences
He didn't measure up to his brother's achievements.
basic
This restaurant does not measure up to my expectations.
basic
Do you think I can measure up to the challenge?
basic
No matter how hard she tried, she couldn't measure up to her coach’s standards.
natural
The sequel didn't measure up to the original movie.
natural
His work finally measured up to what his manager wanted.
natural