shape up
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shape up(
sheyp
uhp
)An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
1. (to develop)
a. desarrollarse
This year's shaping up to be our most successful yet.Este año se está desarrollando como nuestro más exitoso hasta el momento.
b. ir
Business was pretty dead for a while, but recently, things have been shaping up nicely.El negocio estuvo muerto durante un tiempo, pero últimamente las cosas han ido bien.
c. marchar
I hope that things are shaping up well at your new job.Espero que las cosas estén marchando bien en tu nuevo trabajo.
d. perfilarse
Your daughter is shaping up to be valedictorian.Su hija se está perfilando como la primera de su clase.
2. (to improve)
a. mejorar
Don't worry; things will shape up before you know it.No te preocupes; las cosas mejorarán antes de que te des cuenta.
a. espabilarse
If your son doesn't shape up, he's going to fail geometry.Si su hijo no se espabila, reprobará geometría.
a. ponerse en forma
Spring is here, and I'm feeling motivated to start shaping up.Ya es primavera, y me siento motivado para ponerme en forma.
A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
5. (to improve)
a. mejorar
Let's hope Ana shapes up her behavior, otherwise she'll be expelled.Esperemos que Ana mejore su comportamiento, de lo contrario será expulsada.
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