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Definition shake up in American English

shake up phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to upset or frighten someone by shocking or surprising them

Example

A series of robberies has shaken up residents of the neighborhood.

Synonyms and related words
frighten alarm scare surprise shock shake up
2

to make changes in the way that a company is organized so that it is more effective or successful

Example

A new managing director was brought in to shake up the company.

Synonyms and related words
admin admin administrate
Definition shake up in American English