Meaning of the word "match up" in English

What does "match up" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

match up

US /mætʃ ʌp/
UK /mætʃ ʌp/

Phrasal Verb

1.

to be equal or similar to something else

Example:
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The evidence doesn't match up with his story.
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These two pieces don't quite match up.
2.

to compare two or more things to see how similar they are or if they are correct

Example:
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We need to match up the invoices with the delivery notes.
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Can you match up these names with their addresses?