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:
The evidence doesn't match up with his story.
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:
We need to match up the invoices with the delivery notes.
Can you match up these names with their addresses?