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Take shape

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Noun

the quality of a distinct object or body in having an external surface or outline of specific form or figure.
this quality as found in some individual object or body form
This lake has a peculiar shape.
something seen in outline, as in silhouette
A vague shape appeared through the mist.
an imaginary form; phantom.
an assumed appearance; guise
an angel in the shape of a woman.
a particular or definite organized form or expression
He could give no shape to his ideas.
proper form; orderly arrangement.
condition or state of repair
The old house was in bad shape. He was sick last year, but is in good shape now.
the collective conditions forming a way of life or mode of existence
What will the shape of the future be?
the figure, physique, or body of a person, esp. of a woman
A dancer can keep her shape longer than those of us who have sedentary jobs.
something used to give form, as a mold or a pattern.
Also called section. Building Trades, Metalworking . a flanged metal beam or bar of uniform section, as a channel iron, I-beam, etc.
Nautical . a ball, cone, drum, etc., used as a day signal, singly or in combinations, to designate a vessel at anchor or engaged in some particular operation.

Verb (used with object)

to give definite form, shape, organization, or character to; fashion or form.
to couch or express in words
to shape a statement.
to adjust; adapt
He shaped everything to suit his taste.
to direct (one's course, future, etc.).
to file the teeth of (a saw) to uniform width after jointing.
Animal Behavior, Psychology . to teach (a desired behavior) to a human or other animal by successively rewarding the actions that more and more closely approximate that behavior.
Obsolete . to appoint; decree.

Verb (used without object)

to come to a desired conclusion or take place in a specified way
If discussions shape properly, the companies will merge.

Verb phrase

shape up,
to assume a specific form
The plan is beginning to shape up.
to evolve or develop, esp. favorably.
to improve one's behavior or performance to meet a required standard.
to get oneself into good physical condition.
(of longshoremen) to get into a line or formation in order to be assigned the day's work. ?

Idiom

take shape
to assume a fixed form; become definite
The house is beginning to take shape.

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