even up
The phrase "even up" is used to describe actions that bring balance, equality, or alignment to various situations.
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Definition
B2General
(common)To make a situation, competition, or amount equal or balanced.
Example
- Lori was doing her best to even up the contest.
- Her appointment should even up the balance of opinion on the committee.
C1Finance
(technical)To secure a profit to offset a previous loss.
Example
- He decided to sell some stocks to even up his portfolio after the market crash.
B2Manual Work
(technical)To adjust or align something to achieve uniformity.
Example
- Please even up the edges of the stack of paper.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "even up":
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