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Present participle for to become physically fitter, especially by losing weight
“Many of the women felt that the best way to eventually lose weight and shape up was through some kind of physical exercise.”
Present participle for to change for the better (from a bad or unsatisfactory state)
“We gave him an ultimatum to shape up or ship out.”
Present participle for to improve or make progress in a particular area
“There is currently no incentive for the department to shape up and improve efficiency.”
Present participle for to take on a given or expected form or shape
“Things would shape up and fall into place immediately.”
Present participle for to develop or turn out in a particular way
“This could shape up to be the find of the century, Austin!”
Present participle for to be expectant of a positive outcome
Present participle for to arrange into groups or into a systematic order
Present participle for to cause to take, or to represent in, physical or material form
Present participle for to prepare to work (hard)
Present participle for to prepare for something difficult or challenging
(of an activity or organization) Present participle for to bring different elements into a harmonious or efficient relationship
Present participle for to fix, correct, revise or improve
Present participle for to become adjusted to new conditions
Present participle for to make neat or tidy by pruning or trimming
Present participle for to train or practice so as to be accustomed to a certain condition
Present participle for to conduct oneself in accordance with the accepted norms of a society or group
Present participle for to make something look (more) presentable
Present participle for to make arrangements or preparations for
Present participle for to improve in state, especially from a previously bad condition
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