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to match up
[phrase form: match]
01
(of information) to align or correspond, indicating accuracy or reliability
Intransitive: to match up | to match up with sth
Examples
The witness 's account of the crime scene matches up with the police report.
The results of the two independent studies match up, suggesting that the conclusion is valid.
02
to meet or surpass expectations or standards set by another in terms of quality, performance, or achievement
Intransitive: to match up to a standard or expectation
Examples
The new restaurant's food does n't match up to the hype.
The rookie player's skills do n't match up to those of the veteran players.
03
to combine or pair items in a way that they complement each other in terms of appearance, style, taste, or function
Transitive: to match up sth
Examples
The interior designer helped me match up the furniture and décor to create a cohesive style.
The chef carefully matched up the flavors in the dish to create a balanced and harmonious taste.
