shape up


shape up

verb

Definition of SHAPE UP

to change one's behavior or character for the better <angrily told his son that if he didn't shape up, he'd be grounded for a month>
Synonyms amend, mend, shape up, straighten (up or out)
Related Words behave, regenerate; better, improve
Near Antonyms backslide, regress

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