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I . shape [ʃeɪp] N

II . shape [ʃeɪp] VB trans

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1. shape (form):

to shape sth into sth
dar a forma [or o formato] de a. c. a a. c.

2. shape (influence):

shape
infuenciar

3. shape (determine):

shape
determinar

shape up VB intr

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2. shape up (develop):

shape up
progredir

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English
Bright colours, bold shapes and ice-white trainers weren't complete without a sweatband (or three).
www.instyle.co.uk
The idea of these small pieces of china soon increased so that various shapes were developed, eg eggcups, shoes, animals, etc.
www.chichester.co.uk
Depending on its designers choices, it will be characteristically blacker or lighter, and its blackness may vary more or less across different letter shapes.
en.wikipedia.org
Use elements of it, do a wall light and maybe a lovely floor lamp then pick more classic shapes in sofas.
www.independent.ie
Inventive workmanship was used on soapstone shafts, roughly carved into the required shapes using a lathe.
en.wikipedia.org
There are several well-known formulas for the areas of simple shapes such as triangles, rectangles, and circles.
en.wikipedia.org
The smooth, bright surface material is a telltale sign of a volcanic outburst, as are the rimless, irregular shapes of the vents.
www.universetoday.com
Glass shapes for inlays were also often created in moulds.
en.wikipedia.org
They are made in many different shapes, with frosting, glazing, a dusting of confectioner's sugar or plain.
www.irishcentral.com
Signatories called it drawable, appropriately symbolic, and with the colours and shapes to represent the nation.
www.bbc.co.uk

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