shape up

Verb

idiomatic intransitive

Japanese Meaning

改善する、悪い癖や行動を正す / 形になる、徐々に様相が現れる

If we don't change our approach, the project might not shape up in time.

このままではアプローチを変えなければ、プロジェクトは期限内に改善しないかもしれません。

Sense（1）

(intransitive, idiomatic) To improve; to correct one's bad habits or behavior.

He'd better shape up soon, or he'll fail the class.

Sense（2）

(intransitive, idiomatic) To take shape; to transform into or become.

The fog has vanished and it's shaping up to be a beautiful day.

shapes up

（ present singular third-person ）

shaping up

（ participle present ）

shaped up

（ participle past ）

shaped up

（ past ）