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]

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