Square up Meaning in English
expression
ˈskwɛɹ/ /ˈəp
SKWAIR-up
skwˈeə/ /ˈʌp
sk-WAIR-up
Definition
"Square up" can mean to pay or settle a debt, to prepare to fight, or to face something directly, often by standing opposite or confronting.
Usage & Nuances
"Square up" is informal. Used in financial contexts ("Let's square up the bill"), in confrontation ("They squared up to each other"), or as a challenge ("Square up!"). In fighting, it suggests getting ready for a physical fight. Often interchangeable with "settle up" when paying.
Spanish: ajustar cuentas - prepararse para pelear - ponerse de frentePortuguese (BR): acertar as contas - preparar-se para lutar - ficar de frentePortuguese (PT): acertar as contas - preparar-se para lutar - ficar de frenteChinese (Simplified): 结清 - 准备打架 - 面对面站好Chinese (Traditional): 結清 - 準備打架 - 面對面站好Hindi: खाते चुकता करना - लड़ाई के लिए तैयार होना - आमने-सामने खड़ा होनाArabic: تسوية الحسابات - الاستعداد للقتال - الوقوف وجهاً لوجهBengali: হিসাব চুকানো - মোকাবিলা করা - লড়াইয়ের জন্য প্রস্তুত হওয়াRussian: расплатиться - столкнуться лицом к лицу - приготовиться к боюJapanese: 清算する - 向き合う - 構える（戦う準備をする）Vietnamese: thanh toán - đối mặt - chuẩn bị đánh nhauKorean: 계산하다 - 맞서다 - 싸울 준비를 하다Turkish: hesaplaşmak - yüzleşmek - kavgaya hazırlanmakUrdu: حساب چکانا - مقابلہ کرنا - لڑائی کے لیے تیار ہوناIndonesian: thanh toán - đối mặt - chuẩn bị đánh nhau
Example Sentences
Can we square up the bill now?
basic
The two boxers squared up before the match.
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He likes to square up to his problems.
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I’ll get the drinks, and we can square up later.
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They squared up and looked ready to fight.
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If you’re angry, just square up and say it to my face.
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