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shake-up
[ sheyk-uhp ]
noun
- a thorough change in a business, department, or the like, as by dismissals, demotions, etc.
shake up
verb
- to shake or agitate in order to mix
- to reorganize drastically
- to stir or rouse
- to restore the shape of (a pillow, cushion, etc)
- informal.to disturb or shock mentally or physically
noun
- informal.a radical or drastic reorganization
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of shake-up1
Example Sentences
The British overseas territory is facing a 42% tax on the goods it exports to the US under Trump's shake-up of international trade.
Convincing victor last year, having won the Irish National 12 months earlier, and could well be in the shake-up again.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed a shake-up to the benefits system on Wednesday.
Elections in East Sussex, West Sussex, Essex, Thurrock, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Norfolk, Suffolk and Surrey will be delayed until 2026 as part of a wider shake-up of local government.
On Tuesday, the government announced a major shake-up of sickness and disabilities benefits, aimed at saving £5bn a year from the rising benefits bill.
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