shape

გამოთქმა: /ʃeɪp/

Universal

1the external form, contours, or outline of someone or something:she liked the shape of his nose houseplants come in all shapes and sizes [mass noun]:the stones are irregular in shape
a person or thing that is difficult to see and identify clearly:he saw a shape through the mist
a specific form or guise assumed by someone or something:a fiend in human shape

2a geometric figure such as a square, triangle, or rectangle.
a piece of material, paper, etc., made or cut in a particular form:stick paper shapes on for the puppet’s eyes and nose

3 [mass noun] the correct or original form or contours of something:her skirt had lost its shape long ago the lid had been battered out of shape
definite or orderly arrangement:check that your structure will give shape to your essay
the distinctive nature or qualities of something:debates about the future shape of British society

4 [mass noun] good physical condition:she has to work hard to keep in shape I trained with the featherweight champion of Europe to get in shape
[with adjective] the specified condition or state of someone or something:he was in no shape to drive the company came through a difficult period in excellent financial shape

Universal

1give a particular shape or form to:most caves are shaped by the flow of water through limestone shape the dough into two-inch balls
form or produce (a sound or words): her lips shaped barely audible words
make (something) fit the form of something else: [with object and infinitive]:suits have been shaped to fit so snugly that no curve is undefined
determine the nature of; have a great influence on:his childhood was shaped by a loving relationship with his elder brother

2 [no object] (of a sports player or athlete) take up a stance or set oneself to perform a particular action: [with infinitive]:I had plenty of time and shaped to kick to the near touchline

in any shape or form (or in any way, shape, or form): in any manner or under any circumstances:96 per cent of the electorate voted against Europeanization in any shape or form
in the shape of: represented or embodied by:retribution arrived in the shape of my irate father; by way of; in the nature of:there had been little or nothing in the shape of academic planning
lick (or knock or whip) someone/thing into shape: act forcefully to bring someone or something into a fitter, more efficient, or better-organized state:the bank were eager to whip the company into shape for eventual sale
the shape of things to come: the way the future is likely to develop.
[the title of a novel by H. G. Wells (1933)]
shape up or ship out: informal, chiefly North American used as an ultimatum to someone to improve their performance or behaviour or face being made to leave.
take shape: assume a distinct form; develop into something definite or tangible:the past few months have seen the state’s health insurance legislation begin to take shape

shape up: develop or progress in a particular way:I wanted to see how things had been shaping up in my absence it was shaping up to be another bleak year; become physically fit:she was looking for a way to shape up after the birth of her second son; informal improve one’s behaviour or performance to the required standard:the manager has ordered his goal-shy strike force to shape up

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