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 don't know. But if that boy were an apple... ...he'd be a Delicious. MIKE: Oh, God. Gosh, we are all in such great shape. Oh, jeez. Man, you know, I will tell you something. In years you're going to have this thing right here... ...that no amount of crunches will (..)
    2009 17 Again