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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