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Vocabulary Entry
shakeout
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A period of adjustment or reorganization, often in a business context, typically involving layoffs or changes in personnel.
Example Sentences
"The company went through a shakeout after the merger, reducing its workforce significantly."
"The tech industry experienced a shakeout that left only the strongest companies surviving."
"Investors are wary of the shakeout that could occur in the oversaturated market."
V
verb
To cause a reorganization or restructuring, often resulting in the elimination of positions or roles.
Example Sentences
"The economic downturn will shake out many smaller firms in the industry."
"She decided to shake out her team to ensure only the most dedicated employees remained."
"In the wake of the crisis, management had to shake out inefficiencies within the organization."