Definitions

shake up

[sheyk-uhp] / ˈʃeɪkˌʌp /

VERB

upset, unsettle

Synonyms

STRONGEST

disturb reorganize shock

WEAK

agitate break with past cause revolution churn up clean out clean up clear out liquidate make a clean sweep mix overturn purge remove rid stir up turn upside down

Antonyms

WEAK

calm placate soothe

NOUN

reorganization

Synonyms

STRONGEST

overhaul restructuring

STRONG

reorganization revolution upset

WEAK

reconstitution reestablishment

Example Sentences

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What is Zuffa Boxing and can it shake up the sport?

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Rather, his efforts to shake up the company, cut waste and channel investment away from underperforming projects sparked a backlash that led to his dismissal, said a person close to him.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

Many pharmaceutical executives said Makary's initiatives to shake up the drug review process had only created more problems.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

Though Coe failed to shake up country music at that time, he would still release singles under Singleton’s Nashville-based record company, Plantation Records.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

He wasn’t ready to shake up the world.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman

shake up

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