shape up

 Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++shape up  → shape up at shape2(1)

shape up  

shape up
shape up phrasal verb informal (see also shape)
1. to improve your behaviour or work:
    You kids had better shape up, because I’m in no mood to fool around.
2. to make progress in a particular way:
    Ken’s plans for the business are shaping up nicely.
    shape up as
    Immigration is shaping up as a major issue in the campaign.
    shape up to be something
    It’s shaping up to be a pretty big party.
3. shape up or ship out American English spoken used to tell someone that if they do not improve, they will be made to leave a place or their job

●ˌshape ˈupto develop in a particular way, especially in a good way 进展（顺利）◆Our plans are shaping up nicely (= showing signs that they will be successful). 我们的计划进行得很好。🔊(informal) to improve your behaviour, work harder, etc. 改善（行为、工作等）◆If he doesn't shape up, he'll soon be out of a job. 他要是不改好，很快就会丢饭碗的。🔊