shape up
phrasal verb with shape verb [ T ] uk/ʃeɪp/ us/ʃeɪp/
informal
[ usually continuous ]进展；发展
to develop
How are your plans shaping up? 你的计划进展如何?
Things seem to be shaping up nicely. 事情似乎进展顺利。
Carl is shaping up very well in his new job. 卡尔的新工作干得不错。
表现变好
to improve your behaviour or performance
I've been told that if I don't shape up, I'll lose my job. 我被告知如果不改好，就会被解雇。