live up to

1. Carry out, fulfill, as in She certainly lived up to her end of the bargain . [First half of 1800s]

2. Live or act in accordance with; also, measure up to. For example, Children rarely live up to their parents' ideals , or This new technology has not lived up to our expectations . [Late 1600s]

Example Sentences

Unfortunate errors and all, Universal certainly has made a massive effort to live up to its source material’s fame with its ubiquitous rollout.

From Los Angeles Times

"The charity set up in his name has not lived up to that legacy of others before self," said Charity Commission chief executive David Holdsworth.

From BBC

The Chargers didn’t live up to their statistical reputation as the NFL’s best scoring defense against the Bengals.

From Los Angeles Times

Massive outdoor shows don't always live up to expectations.

From BBC

The fight was living up to all the hype, with Serrano's warrior spirit winning over those fans who may not have already been invested in the chief support.

From BBC

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