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size up

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌsaɪz ˈʌp/

size up means: To look carefully at someone or something and judge their qualities, strength, or difficulty.

verb

JUDGEB2

To look carefully at someone or something and judge their qualities, strength, or difficulty.

  • She sized up the situation quickly.
  • The boxer sized up his opponent before the fight.
  • Give me a moment to size you up.

How to use it: size someone/something up (The coach sized the new players up.)

Similar words: assess, evaluate, judge

Common phrases: size up someone, size up something, size up opponents

LARGER CLOTHESB2

To choose clothes in a larger size than you usually wear.

  • These shoes are tight, so size up.
  • I sized up when I bought this jacket.
  • Should I size up for a looser fit?

How to use it: size up from A to B (I had to size up from medium to large.)

Similar words: choose a larger size

Opposites: size down

Common phrases: size up once, size up for comfort, size up in jeans

Questions about size up

What does size up mean?

To look carefully at someone or something and judge their qualities, strength, or difficulty.

What is size up in other languages?

Türkçe: değerlendirmek · Español: evaluar · Français: évaluer · Deutsch: einschätzen · Italiano: valutare · 日本語: 見定める

How do you pronounce size up?

It is pronounced /ˌsaɪz ˈʌp/.

How do you use size up in a sentence?

She sized up the situation quickly. The boxer sized up his opponent before the fight.

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