About The Word Shape-up

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Shape-up

Shape-up Meaning & Definition
Shape-up Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Shape-up?

[n] a way of hiring longshoremen by the day; applicants gather around a union boss who selects those to be hired
[v] develop in a positive way; "He progressed well in school"; "My plants are coming along"; "Plans are shaping up"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Shape-up: advance | come along | come on | get along | get on | progress

Related Terms | Find terms related to Shape-up:

See Also | climb | develop | employment | engagement | leapfrog

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