shape

/ʃeɪp/ noun [U or S]

Definition

› the way that something is organized, or its general character or nature: the shape of sth Technological developments have changed the shape of industry. We need to change the whole shape of our ad campaign.

› the condition something is in, or how strong something is: in good/great shape Our investments sailed through the recent downturn in fairly good shape with a diversified base. in bad/poor/terrible shapein no shape to do sth You should stay in bed; you're in no shape to go to work today.

(Definition of shape noun from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)