square-up
noun1
A message shown before an exploitation film, indicating what social or moral issue the film attempts to address.
square up
verbalso spelled square-up1
to get ready for a fight
2
to adopt a fighting stance
- Samir Nasri was shown a second yellow card moments earlier after squaring up to Jamie Vardy, with the two players going forehead to forehead after exchanging insults.2017 March 14, Stuart James, “Leicester stun Sevilla to reach last eight after Kasper Schmeichel save”, in the Guardian:
3
to face (someone) in a contest
4
to pay back money that is owed
- Let me know how much my share in the activity is and I'll square up with you tomorrow.
5
Engineering, Machining, Mechanical engineering, Natural sciences, Physical sciences To mill (blocks, inserts, etc) into precisely square condition.