to measure up
[phrase form: measure]
01
leva upp till förväntningarna, mäta upp
to meet or exceed the established requirements or expectations in terms of quality, performance, or achievement
Exempel
The proposal does n't measure up to the criteria for funding consideration.
Förslaget uppfyller inte kraven för finansieringsövervägande.
02
mäta upp, bestämma måtten
to determine the physical dimensions or size of something or someone
Exempel
The carpenter measured up the wood before cutting it.
Snickaren mätte upp träet innan han skar det.
03
bedöma, mäta
to assess someone's character, skills, or potential by carefully observing them
Exempel
The police officer measured up the suspects.
Polisen bedömde de misstänkta.
