Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
measure-up
phrasal verb
/ˈmɛʒər ʌp/
Definition
To reach or come up to a certain standard or expectation.
Examples
- She didn’t think he would measure up to the job’s expectations.
- It can be challenging to measure up in a competitive environment.
- After careful evaluation, they found that the new product did not measure up to the previous version.
Meaning
The phrase ‘measure up’ is often used to describe whether something meets the required level of quality or capability.
Synonyms
- Live up to
- Match
- Conform to
- Measure against
