shake up

IPA: ʃˈeɪkˈʌp

verb

  • (transitive) To agitate by shaking.
  • (transitive) To restore to its original shape by shaking.
  • (transitive, informal) To upset or distress (a person).
  • (transitive, informal) To reorganize, to make reforms in.

shakeup

IPA: ʃˈeɪkʌp

noun

  • A vigorous reorganization, especially of the personnel or procedures of an organization.

shake-up

IPA: ʃˈeɪkʌp

noun

  • Alternative spelling of shakeup [A vigorous reorganization, especially of the personnel or procedures of an organization.]
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Examples of "shakeup" in Sentences

  • The company faced a major shakeup after the CEO announced her resignation
  • The recent election caused a political shakeup that changed the dynamics in the government
  • This unexpected shakeup in the industry has left many businesses scrambling to adapt
  • After the organizational shakeup, employees were uncertain about their new roles
  • The public outcry led to a shakeup in the way the organization handles complaints

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