square up

phrasal verb

squared up; squaring up; squares up

: to turn so that one is facing something or someone directly

She squared up (with/to the basket) for a three-point shot.

They squared up for a fight.

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That advanced air-suspension system shines brightest while cornering, as the Gravity begins to lean over just a bit, pushing weight onto the outside tires until the rear end squares up and plants, then the vehicle shoves off into seeming warp speed yet again. —

Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024 But another women’s group, the nonprofit National Women’s Law Center, has squared up in defense of transgender athletes competing in women’s sports. —

Ethan Baron, The Mercury News, 23 Nov. 2024 Lewis’ fastball was always tough to square up because of riding movement, and a few mechanical tweaks from Twins coaches quickly bumped it to 92-94 mph. —

Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 30 July 2024 This was especially apparent when Lash squared up with Rodriguez while Ms. Jackson faced off with Morgan. —

Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for square up