live up to (liv ap tu)

Phrasal-verb Expectation

Meaning

to meet expectations or standards

cumplir con las expectativas o estándares (cumplir con las expectativas o estandares)

"He worked hard to live up to his parents’ expectations."

"Él trabajó duro para cumplir con las expectativas de sus padres." (El trabajo duro para cumplir con las expectativas de sus padres)

to act or compete against someone in a transaction

to represent or support the idea of equal rights for all

to develop a close relationship through shared interests or...

to be trapped somewhere because of heavy snow

to start to happen in a satisfactory way

to avoid unethical practices or situations