Shape Up — synonyms, definition

1. shape up (Noun)

shape up (Noun) — A way of hiring longshoremen by the day; applicants gather around a union boss who selects those to be hired.

employment engagement

2. shape up (Verb)

advance come along come on get along get on progress

shape up (Verb) — Make progress in knowledge or status. ex. "Plans are shaping up"

develop climb leapfrog