Synonyms of shape up

Noun

1. shape-up, employment, engagement

usage: a way of hiring longshoremen by the day; applicants gather around a union boss who selects those to be hired

Verb

1. progress, come on, come along, advance, get on, get along, shape up, develop

usage: develop in a positive way; "He progressed well in school"; "My plants are coming along"; "Plans are shaping up"