shape

Definition

  • noun: the form or outline of an object
  • verb: to give a particular form or shape to
  • verb: to give a particular form or shape to (something)
  • usually used with 'in'
  • synonyms: form, regulate, adjust

Examples

  • Another newspaper has stopped publication. Is this the 'shape of things to come' in the newspaper business? [=is this what the future of the newspaper business is going to be like?]

  • She has had quite a few glasses of wine and is 'in' no 'shape' to drive. [=she shouldn't drive because she has drunk too much wine]

  • The players were in poor condition, but the coach quickly 'whipped/licked/knocked/got them into shape'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) I thought you and Tony were still gazing into each other's eyes. How do we look? - Well, we're not the ' Yankees. - We've got some hitters. - They're good. They're not a team. - Let's beat 'em into shape. Avengers...! SPOILER COMING UP - MID-CREDIT STINGER SCENE (missing from this video) - (..)
    2015 Avengers: Age of Ultron