Live up Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɫaɪv/, /ˈɫɪv/ /ˈəp

LYV-up, LIV-up

UK

lɪv/ /ˈʌp

LIV-up

Definition

To meet or fulfill expectations, standards, or hopes, especially those set by others or by a situation.

Usage & Nuances

Usually appears as 'live up to' followed by 'expectations', 'standards', 'name', etc. Common in both formal and informal contexts. Can imply disappointment if someone does not 'live up to' something.

• Spanish: estar a la altura - cumplir (expectativas)
• Portuguese (BR): corresponder - estar à altura - cumprir (expectativas)
• Portuguese (PT): corresponder - estar à altura - cumprir (expectativas)
• Chinese (Simplified): 达到（期望）- 不辜负
• Chinese (Traditional): 達到（期望）- 不辜負
• Hindi: पूरा करना (अपेक्षाएँ) - मेल खाना
• Arabic: الوفاء بــ - التوافق مع (توقعات)
• Bengali: আশা পূরণ করা - মান রক্ষা করা
• Russian: оправдывать (ожидания) - соответствовать (стандартам)
• Japanese: 期待に応える - 基準に達する
• Vietnamese: đáp ứng - xứng đáng với
• Korean: 기대에 부응하다 - 기준에 맞다
• Turkish: beklentileri karşılamak - layık olmak
• Urdu: امیدوں پر پورا اترنا - معیار پر پورا اترنا
• Indonesian: memenuhi - sejalan dengan

Example Sentences

He couldn't live up to his parents' expectations.

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The movie did not live up to the hype.

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Can you live up to this challenge?

basic

I hope I can live up to your trust.

natural

The restaurant truly lived up to its reputation—everything was amazing!

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Sometimes, it's hard to live up to your own goals.

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