a circular/rectangular shape
You can recognize trees by the shape of their leaves.
These old sweatpants are all stretched out of shape
These bricks are all different shapes.
Kim's birthday cake was in the shape of a train.
My bicycle wheel is bent out of shape.
This T-shirt has been washed so many times that it's lost its shape.
A triangle is a shape with three sides.
Well, it looks like yours, you know, the same size and shape. (Preliminary English Test; B1; Portuguese)
She runs every day so she's in great shape.
I am of the opinion that if you are in good shape and the distance is not too much, you should leave the car at home and use the bike. (First Certificate in English; B2; German)
We saw people there of all shapes and sizes.
Personal challenges come in all shapes and sizes. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Dutch)
It's important to keep in shape.
We want to keep in shape, and we are interested in a gym - do you have one or is there one close to there? (First Certificate in English; B2; Spanish)
Since I stopped riding my bike, I've gotten out of shape.
I no longer run and it has been more than a year since the last time I raced, [so] I am out of shape. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Spanish)
The project is slowly beginning to take shape.
It is high time that their dreams took shape! (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Bulgarian)
Many people are not able to shape their own destinies.
We’re worried that they will try to shape the issue in a way that doesn't reflect what’s really going on.
He was very influential in shaping the government's economic policy/strategy.
All these experiences have shaped my personality and I am said to be sociable and understanding, especially when I am in contact with foreigners. (First Certificate in English; B2; French)
