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to square up
[phrase form: square]
01
to reach an agreement or manage a dispute, often by coming to terms or resolving differences
Examples
After a heated argument, the friends decided it was time to square up and mend their relationship.
The nations involved in the conflict were urged to square up and negotiate a peaceful resolution.
02
to make something square or even in shape
Examples
The carpenter carefully measured and cut the wood to square up the frame of the new bookshelf.
Before starting the construction project, the builders needed to square the foundation up to ensure stability.
03
to align the edges of a stack of paper, especially in the context of printing, to ensure uniformity
Examples
In the world of offset printing, precision is crucial, and the technician meticulously squares up the paper to avoid any misalignment during the printing process.
The printing press operator routinely checks and adjusts the machinery to ensure it squares up the paper accurately.
04
to calm down, especially after a confrontation or tense situation
Idiom
InformalExamples
After the argument, she told him to square up and stop yelling.
Let 's square up and talk about this calmly.
