live up

Verb

intransitive

(intransitive) (followed by to) To fulfil the expectations placed upon.

Japanese Meaning

期待に応える / 要求を満たす / 期待に沿って行動する

She tried to live up to her parents' expectations by studying late into the night.

彼女は夜遅くまで勉強して、両親の期待に応えようとした。

Sense（1）

(intransitive) (followed by to) To fulfil the expectations placed upon.

She never lived up to her reputation.

lives up

（ present singular third-person ）

living up

（ participle present ）

lived up

（ participle past ）

lived up

（ past ）