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Meaning of shake up

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

shake up

verb

Definitions

  1. To agitate by shaking.

    Example: If you shake up a can of cola and then open, you get an explosion.

  2. To restore to its original shape by shaking.

  3. To upset or distress (a person).

    Example: Seeing the car accident really shook her up.

  4. To reorganize, to make reforms in.

    Example: The new boss is going to shake things up, so be aware.