Live Up To (Verb)
Meaning
Meet the requirements or expectations of.
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
Examples
- The new restaurant didn't live up to the rave reviews, and we left disappointed with the food quality.
- Their latest album failed to live up to the hype surrounding it, with many critics calling it uneven and uninspired.
- The hotel room didn't live up to our expectations, as the description online mentioned amenities that weren't actually available.
- As the company's new CEO, she has yet to live up to the lofty standards set by her predecessor.
- The latest model of their flagship smartphone did live up to expectations in terms of performance and battery life.