Square up
verb
To prepare or position (something or oneself) so as to be ready for impact or danger.
He squared up and prepared to defend himself.
Often appears as...
- square up to fight
- square up before impact
verb
To pay someone the money that you owe them.
After the meal, we squared up the bill and left.
Often appears as...
- square up the bill
- square up a debt
verb
To confront or face up to (something or someone).
He squared up to the bully and asked him to stop.
Often appears as...
- square up to a problem
- square up to a threat
verb
To make sure that something has right angles.
He squared up the edges of the paper before cutting it.
Often appears as...
- square up a piece of wood
- square up a picture frame
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To prepare or position (something or oneself) so as to be ready for impact or danger.
He squared up and prepared to defend himself.
Often appears as...
- square up to fight
- square up before impact
verb
To pay someone the money that you owe them.
After the meal, we squared up the bill and left.
Often appears as...
- square up the bill
- square up a debt
verb
To confront or face up to (something or someone).
He squared up to the bully and asked him to stop.
Often appears as...
- square up to a problem
- square up to a threat
verb
To make sure that something has right angles.
He squared up the edges of the paper before cutting it.
Often appears as...
- square up a piece of wood
- square up a picture frame
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Readiness Stance
Used when someone is getting ready for a difficult or intense situation, often physical.
The boxer squared up, eyes locked on his opponent.
Pro Tip 2/2Defensive Position
Reflects a protective posture in anticipation of conflict.
She squared up as the ball sped towards her.
Pro Tip 1/2Readiness Stance
Used when someone is getting ready for a difficult or intense situation, often physical.
The boxer squared up, eyes locked on his opponent.
Pro Tip 2/2Defensive Position
Reflects a protective posture in anticipation of conflict.
She squared up as the ball sped towards her.
Pro Tip 1/2Readiness Stance
Used when someone is getting ready for a difficult or intense situation, often physical.
The boxer squared up, eyes locked on his opponent.
Pro Tip 2/2Defensive Position
Reflects a protective posture in anticipation of conflict.
She squared up as the ball sped towards her.
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