live up to (Meaning)

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live up to (v)

meet the requirements or expectations of

The new movie failed to live up to the hype surrounding its release.
I hope I can live up to the expectations of my new job.
The politician's promises during the election campaign did not live up to reality.
The team played well but couldn't quite live up to their usual high standards.
The child's behavior has not yet lived up to his potential.
The product lived up to its advertised claims and met all my expectations.
The restaurant's food was delicious and lived up to its reputation for excellence.
The student's grades did not live up to her intelligence and hard work.
The performance of the actor in the supporting role lived up to the acclaim he had received for his previous work.
The vacation destination lived up to its idyllic portrayal in the travel brochure.

meet the requirements or expectations of

stick (to or with), defend, abide by, keep (to), adhere (to),stand by, hold to, uphold, confirm,hew (to)

relinquish, disagree (with), relinquish, withdraw, recall, surrender, desert, disagree (with), reconsider, forsake

The new movie failed to live up to the hype surrounding its release.

I hope I can live up to the expectations of my new job.

The politician's promises during the election campaign did not live up to reality.

The team played well but couldn't quite live up to their usual high standards.